Chelsea set to tempt Spanish giants with Salah-plus-cash deal for French international

24 June 2015 10:42

Premier League winners Chelsea are readying a package of £35.5million plus Mohamed Salah – equating to around £46million - as they look to prise Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann away from the La Liga giants.

Jose Mourinho's side have been linked with a number of players already this summer, with Colombian striker and Manchester United flop Radamel Falcao looking most likely to sign, much to Blues fans displeasure. There have also been rumours of outgoings with club legend Petr Cech ready to make a controversial switch to London rivals Arsenal.

But Gazzetta dello Sport (translation required) are today reporting that Chelsea could be close to landing one of their top targets as the west London club offer forward Mohamed Salah to a previous £35.5million bid for France international Griezmann.

Salah is set to hold talks with loan club Fiorentina in the near future, with a return to Chelsea looking unlikely. Atletico Madrid have expressed an interest in the 23-year-old meaning Salah will likely be a key figure in a number of clubs transfer plans this summer.

Source: DSG