“Made contact this week” – Latest Romano update on Chelsea target is bad news for supporters | OneFootball

Aston Villa have started talks with Real Betis over a move for Chelsea target Jesus Rodriguez according to Fabrizio Romano.

The Blues are once again set for a busy summer and are looking to add more players having already completed the signing of Liam Delap.

Chelsea face a critical window and the club are also looking to add a versatile forward, centre back and left winger to bolster Enzo Maresca’s squad.

Aston Villa open talks for Chelsea target Rodriguez

Chelsea have identified they need to sign a left winger, and that’s been made even more urgent by the departure of Jadon Sancho.

There’s set to be plenty of movement in the wides areas, and Chelsea are also thought to be open to offers for Noni Madueke.

Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens has been identified as a top target, but Chelsea are also interested in Spain under-21 international Rodriguez.

Rodriguez is attracting interest from the Premier League. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

Chelsea are reportedly hopeful of signing the 19-year-old this summer, but Romano has provided an update which could be a problem for the Blues.

He took to X.com and said:

“EXCL: Aston Villa start club to club talks for Real Betis talent Jesús Rodriguez. 2005 born talent on shortlist of several clubs but Villa made contact this week to start discussions.”

Rodriguez who managed three goals and two assists in 32 appearances in all competitions, is said to be valued at around £35m.

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Whilst it’s unclear if Chelsea will make a serious attempt to sign Rodriguez, the Blues are set to revisit a deal for Gittens.

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Chelsea had multiple offers for Gittens rejected this week, but the expectation is a deal gets completed later this summer.

Gittens has agreed terms on a seven year contract at Stamford Bridge and wants to join Chelsea, so it feels like it’s a case of when rather than if on this transfer.