‘Juventus want Renato Veiga return as Chelsea slap on major price tag’
Chelsea have named their asking price for Renato Veiga with Juventus interested in re-signing the defender this summer.
The 21-year-old joined Juventus on loan for the rest of the season in the January window, having agreed a deal to pay a £3.8million loan fee and cover his full wages. [BBC]
Despite featuring 18 times under Enzo Maresca this season, the versatile defender fell out of favour domestically, and started just one game in the Premier League prior to departing.
With the summer transfer window fast approaching, Chelsea have named the price required to sign Veiga permanently, with Juventus wanting to bring him back to the Allianz Stadium for next season.
Chelsea name their asking price for Renato Veiga
According to the Mail Online, Juventus would prefer if Veiga could return to the club next season on loan again, but Chelsea have made him available for £30million in the summer transfer window.
The report also states that the Blues will listen to offers for Axel Disasi, Ben Chilwell, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall with them expected to be subject to offers in the coming weeks.
Chelsea are believed to be looking to bring in four more additions with a striker, winger, midfielder and defender on the wish list for Maresca.
| Renato Veiga minutes for Juventus |
| Games – 9 |
| Minutes – 701 |
Renato Veiga unlikely to play under Enzo Maresca again
Football Insider Verdict
It appears the Blues are set for another big summer which will likely be determined by whether they qualify for the Champions League.
Chelsea have been inconsistent in recent weeks and means they currently sit sixth in the table, a point behind Manchester City, who currently occupy the final qualification spot.
Chelsea’s form would not have been helped by Maresca’s comments after the match, with the Italian seemingly throwing fuel on the fire, following the fans decision to boo the substitution of Noni Madueke.
However, with them looking to bring in four new players in the upcoming transfer window, it seems Veiga’s future will lie away from Chelsea.
If they miss out on Champions League, the need for funds will be even greater for the club, in order to balance the books and with the Portuguese international seemingly not rated by Maresca it looks to be a straight forward solution.
With Juventus’ preference being another loan deal for Veiga it remains to be seen whether Chelsea’s stance on the asking price can be negotiated or if they will look for a permanent sale elsewhere.