Midfielder Veiga also wanted by Barcelona and LiverpoolHavertz tells club he wants to go and is Real Madrid target
Chelsea have entered the race to sign the exciting Celta Vigo midfielder Gabri Veiga and are likely to sell Kai Havertz after being made aware of the German forward’s desire to leave.
Mauricio Pochettino faces an extensive rebuild after becoming Chelsea’s head coach and is prioritising additions in midfield. Pochettino encountered frustration after missing out on Sporting Lisbon’s Manuel Ugarte, who is set to join Paris Saint-Germain, and has switched his focus to Veiga. Chelsea, who also want a goalkeeper and a striker, face competition for the 21-year-old Spaniard from Barcelona and Liverpool.
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