According to The Guardian, Atletico Madrid will be forced to deal with two major departures this summer. Not only is Arda Turan determined to ply his trade in the Premier League, but Antoine Griezmann is reportedly London-bound as well.
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Turan's agent, Ahmet Bulut, was vocal about his client's intentions on Thursday.
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"Arda intends to leave Spain this summer and his will is to play in the Premier League," Bulut said. "That is where he wants to take his career at this time."
Fortunately for Atletico, it is possible left-back Filipe Luis heads in the opposite direction. Chelsea have identified a suitable replacement in the form of Augsburg's Baba Rahman. The club is offering £10.7 million for the 20-year-old, but his parent club is closer to valuing him at £15 million.
The deals between Chelsea and Madrid, however, wouldn't stop there. Adding to the drama is the potential of Griezmann transferring to Stamford Bridge in exchange for £35 million plus Mohamed Salah.
Salah joined Fiorentina on loan last season after failing to break through Chelsea's starting XI and proved to be a dynamic force in Serie A. The 23-year-old made 16 appearances and finished with six goals, three assists and an average 2.4 take-ons.
Griezmann, by comparison, finished with 22 league goals in 37 appearances with Atleti.
With the arrival of Radamel Falcao imminent, Chelsea are quietly constructing a roster that will remain incomparable in the Premier League.
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