Chelsea came close to sealing a move for Ajax’s Edson Alvarez last summer but a deal could not go through in the latter days of the transfer window.
The player was willing to move to London and even demanded that Ajax listen to offers from Chelsea, who were willing to part ways with €50 million for his signature but the Dutch giants were adamant.
Speaking in an interview after the failed move last year, the Mexican midfielder said; “As a player you’re aware that this would change everything. A better league, a better life for you and your family. This is what it’s all about for me. I’m here for my love for football but also for my family.”
The player is now being linked with a move to London but this time, it is West Ham United who are battling with Borussia Dotmund for the player’s services.
Alvarez has a contract running until 2025 with Ajax and will enter the penultimate year of the agreement when this season gets underway, which means the club are better off selling him this summer if he has no intention of extending.
Dortmund sees Alvarez as a replacement for Jude Bellingham but West Ham, who are set to also lose Declan Rice are believed to be preparing an opening bid and hope to beat Dortmund to the deal.
Author : Kehinde Hassan Afolabi
