Chelsea's two different swap offers for Matthijs de Ligt 'rejected by Juventus'
dailystar.co.ukChelsea have reportedly had two different swap offers for Matthijs de Ligt rejected by Juventus.The Blues are looking to sign De Ligt, 22, by using a player-plus-cash deal.
According to Tuttosport, they made a £34million bid which would also see either Timo Werner or Christian Pulisic head to Turin.But that has been knocked back, with Juve boss Max Allegri not keen on the forwards.
Neither Werner, who signed for £47.5m in 2020, nor Pulisic, who signed for £57.6m in 2019, have set the world alight at Stamford Bridge and both have been linked to the exit door this summer.READ MORE: Chelsea 'leading race' for Ousmane Dembele with Thomas Tuchel 'pushing' for free transferChelsea chiefs are now looking to use them to bring in fresh blood, with De Ligt's price tag said to be a hefty £86million.
That would take a significant chunk out of the £200million budget promised to Thomas Tuchel.It's been claimed the German boss could be treated to up to six new signings following Todd Boehly's takeover of the west London club.
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