Sources close to negotiations suggest the Blues are using the player-plus-cash approach to gain an edge over rival suitors and convince the selling club to greenlight the move. The identities of the two players being offered remain under wraps, but they are believed to be fringe or out-of-favour squad members whom Chelsea are willing to part with to make the agreement more attractive.
This strategy could help the club lower the overall cash outlay while still delivering significant value to the other side a tactic Chelsea’s new recruitment team has been using more aggressively in recent windows.
If successful, the inclusion of these players could prove to be the decisive factor in sealing the deal and bringing the Blues’ top target to Stamford Bridge.
