Chelsea are reportedly keeping a close eye on Sporting CP’s defensive starlet Ruben Semedo, with Real Madrid’s veteran centre-back Pepe also linked to the Blues.
According to Correio da Manha (h/t Lucas Sposito of Sport Witness), Chelsea are big admirers of 22-year-old Semedo and have had scouts at all of the Lisbon club’s matches so far this season. In the piece it’s stated the Blues would have to part with a fee close to the defender’s €45 million (£40 million) release clause to sign him.
Semedo has emerged as one of the most exciting prospects in the Portuguese top flight, excelling at the base of Jorge Jesus’ side; Everton are also noted as potential suitors for the defender.