With Mason Mount on the brink of a transfer away from Chelsea, Gabri Veiga is a likely replacement for his position, according to reports.
Chelsea will reportedly make a move for Celta Vigo star Gabri Veiga after Mason Mount completes his move to Manchester United this summer.
Mount has been the subject of strong speculation in recent months and his move to Manchester United seemed to take a step closer on Thursday with Italian journalist, Fabrizio Romano confirming an agreement has been reached between the two clubs for a £60 million ($75m) package.
Should Mount’s medical and personal terms all be agreed, the Blues will make a move for their top target in Veiga according to the Evening Standard.
BREAKING: Manchester United agree £60m package deal for Mason Mount with Chelsea — it’s done, here we go! 🚨🔴 #MUFC
Personal terms agreed weeks ago and face to face talks between clubs made it clear: the agreement is done.
The Spanish prodigy has a release clause of £34.6m ($43.6m) and is viewed as the perfect attacking midfield reinforcement.
The Blues already started internal discussions about finding replacements for Mount. They prepare for a life without their academy prodigy. Mount was tipped to follow in the footsteps of club legend, Frank Lampard.
With Mount keen to join United, his entourage has continuously said the player is ready to walk away from Chelsea for free. As his contract expires next summer if the move does not go through.
Chelsea’s initial plan was to sign one defensive midfielder this summer to play alongside £106.7m January signing Enzo Fernandez. Brighton’s Moises Caicedo remains their primary target.
The success of their clear-out of unwanted players means Chelsea are also increasingly open to signing a more attacking midfielder.
Veiga is their top target for that position and the 21-year-old has a release clause of £34.6m.
