Chelsea have been linked with Jan Oblak in recent weeks but the Blues might have to shift their focus to Andre Onana, a transfer target for Tottenham Hotspur.
Diego Simeone has made it clear that Oblak is one of his best players and will remain at Atletico Madrid for the upcoming season which is a bit of a setback for Frank Lampard.
“It does not surprise me, every year our most important players are wanted by the best in the world,” the Atletico boss told the media, as per Goal.
“It is normal to always look for the best – and we have many. Some have left and others have stayed.
“It is logical and normal that anyone wants Oblak. He is our captain and an important player. I hope we can count on his work, which is enormous for Atleti.”
And now with the possible move for Jan Oblak fading away it looks like Chelsea have shifted their focus to the Ajax shot-stopper.
The Spurs Web quote The Athletic saying: “According to a report by The Athletic, Chelsea have been in regular contact with rumoured Spurs target Andre Onana over a potential summer move to Stamford Bridge.
“The Athletic claim that the Blues could step up their interest in Onana, with the club said to be keen on finding a replacement for the error-prone Kepa Arrizabalaga this summer.”
Will Andre Onana be the right fit at Chelsea?
This is really bad news for Jose Mourinho who is reportedly targeting Andre Onana as the long-term replacement for Hugo Lloris and with Chelsea coming into the picture, it does not look good for Spurs.
The keeper will be allowed to leave if Ajax are paid the right transfer price in the summer and right now, Chelsea do have the money to spare.
Onana is not the only player who is being eyed by Lampard but the former Barcelona man will be available for around €30 million in the summer which makes him a real lucrative buy for both the London clubs.
