CONFIRMED SIGNING - CONFIRMED: Chelsea move for World-Class No.8 breaks down
Chelsea’s bid to secure the services of Saul Niguez from Atletico Madrid before Tuesday’s transfer deadline has reportedly collapsed. The Champions League winners were believed to be closing in on a loan deal for the playmaker and had reportedly reached an agreement with Atletico Madrid, pending a final fee for a permanent deal being settled. However, 90min claims that talks between the Blues and Spanish playmaker have now broken down after manager Thomas Tuchel was unable to give the Spaniard assurances over his playing time. Saul has been a vital part of Diego Simeone’s side at Atletico Madrid since being promoted to the first team in 2012, however, last year his minutes was limited due to injury and was rumoured with a departure from Wanda Metropolitano. Manchester United have also been rumoured with a move for the 26-year-old, having held a long-standing interest in his services and made the signing of a new playmaker one of their top priorities this summer.
Chelsea’s bid to secure the services of Saul Niguez from Atletico Madrid before Tuesday’s transfer deadline has reportedly collapsed. The Champions League winners were believed to be closing in on a loan deal for the playmaker and had reportedly reached an agreement with Atletico Madrid, pending a final fee for a permanent deal being settled. However, 90min claims that talks between the Blues and Spanish playmaker have now broken down after manager Thomas Tuchel was unable to give the Spaniard assurances over his playing time. Saul has been a vital part of Diego Simeone’s side at Atletico Madrid since being promoted to the first team in 2012, however, last year his minutes was limited due to injury and was rumoured with a departure from Wanda Metropolitano. Manchester United have also been rumoured with a move for the 26-year-old, having held a long-standing interest in his services and made the signing of a new playmaker one of their top priorities this summer.