CHELSEA have reportedly opened talks with Bundesliga side Borussia Monchengladbach over a transfer for striker Marcus Thuram.
The French forward is a wanted man after his fine form this season as well as his impressive performances at the World Cup in Qatar.
Chelsea are in the market for more firepower and have already added young striker David Datro Fofana to their roster.
The club has also signed defender Benoit Badiashile and midfielder Andrey Santos.
However, the Blues are not yet done in the January transfer window as manager Graham Potter looks to put his stamp on the squad.
Chelsea have now opened talks to sign Thuram with his club over a move this month, according to transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano.
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Thuram’s contract with the Bundesliga side expires at the end of the season, and it is believed a lot of clubs are interested in him.
The report suggests that the 25-year-old will “take time” to consider all his options.
Typically players can earn more money by moving as a free agent due to the lack of a transfer fee.
This means that Chelsea may have to compensate the player and offer a good financial package in order to convince him to make the move now.
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Chelsea will have rivals for his signature as L’Équipe has also credited Aston Villa and Bayern Munich with an interest in the forward.
The striker has started this season in fine form, having scored 13 goals and assisted four more in 17 appearances in all competitions.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
