As the summer transfer window draws near, Chelsea is on the lookout to strengthen their defense, with one rising star from Portugal topping their list of targets.
Chelsea's Defensive Revamp: The Hunt for a Future Star
Reports have surfaced that Chelsea are considering strengthening their defense with a Portuguese center back who seems to be feted as the future best on the market.


Changing the Defensive Arsenal: Signing A Wonder Kid


While preparing to sign a few defenders, Chelsea is said to have consideration for the wonderful ball-playing center back Tomas Araújo from Benfica. As per reports, Caught Offside, Chelsea seems to have set their eyes on tactically handy defenders like Dean Huijsen, Marc Guehi and Tomas Araújo. This suggests that Chelsea plans to further fortify their defense than what had already been arranged.


Sighting on the Young Center Back: Real Madrid Joins the Chase


But now, it appears that Chelsea are not the only side interested in the defender. Real Madrid have also targeted the 22 year old for their defense after the underwhelming season they had and are interested in restructuring their defensive lineup. The “Galacticos” recently inquired with Benfica about the potential transfer of Araújo as they want to make him an integral part of their surviving plans.


Benfica's Firm Stance: €80 Million Clause Remains An Obstacle


Benfica, on the other hand, remains uncompromising Benfica has made it explicitly clear that Araújo will not be leaving the club unless a side meets his exorbitant €80 million release clause. This number has scared off other competitors earlier.