Chelsea have reportedly submitted a formal bid to sign a center-back on a four-year contract, with the offer estimated around £13.3 million. Despite already acquiring Tosin Adarabioyo, there have been rumors that Chelsea might sign another center-back this transfer window.
It remains unclear whether this acquisition will be for Chelsea’s first team, the academy, or perhaps a player destined for a loan spell or to join their sister club, Strasbourg. The speculation surrounds another South American teenager, a trend for Chelsea lately, as they have been focusing on signing young talents primarily from that continent.
The latest target is Aaron Anselmino, a 19-year-old center-back from Boca Juniors. Local reporter Uriel Lugt confirmed, “Chelsea made a formal offer for 19-year-old Argentinian center-back Aaron Anselmino. The offer is close to £13.3 million, and they have offered the player a four-year contract.”
Details on this potential transfer are sparse, and the club’s plans for Anselmino remain undisclosed. However, further information is expected to surface in the coming hours or days. Notably, Telegraph reporter Matt Law mentioned on The London is Blue Podcast that Chelsea is planning for the future, with deals targeted for the 2025/26 season, similar to their signings of Estêvão and Kendry. Whether Anselmino is part of this long-term strategy remains to be seen, but Chelsea’s focus on youth talent continues to shape their transfer activities.