Chelsea Report: Bargain Deal for Barcelona Starlet Nearing Completion

Chelsea’s active summer transfer window is set to continue with another promising young talent reportedly on the verge of joining the club.

Stamford Bridge is buzzing with activity as Chelsea edges closer to signing one of Europe’s most promising young strikers.

Following a recent managerial change that saw Enzo Maresca replace Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea has already secured two new additions to their squad.

Defender Tosin Adarabioyo will join the team when his contract with Fulham expires at the end of the month.

Additionally, 17-year-old Brazilian striker Estevao Willian is set to join from Palmeiras next summer. Now, it appears another talented youngster is on his way to London.

According to Teamtalk, Chelsea is in advanced talks to sign Barcelona prospect Marc Guiu. The 18-year-old has a £5 million release clause, which Chelsea sees as a substantial bargain.

They believe Guiu can help alleviate some of Nicolas Jackson’s workload while developing into a top-tier prospect for the future.

Guiu made a notable impact this season by breaking into Barcelona’s first team. He scored his first senior goal with only his second touch, netting the winner just 23 seconds after coming off the bench against Athletic Bilbao in October.

He went on to make three La Liga appearances and two in the Champions League for the Catalan side.

Chelsea’s pursuit of Guiu underscores their commitment to acquiring and nurturing young talent, continuing a trend that has seen the club invest around £650 million on players under the age of 23 over the past three transfer windows.

This move is viewed by many, including FourFourTwo, as a low-risk, high-reward deal due to the relatively modest £5 million release clause.

However, there are questions about whether Guiu will be given adequate opportunities to prove himself in Chelsea’s increasingly crowded squad.

Despite Guiu’s promising potential, some fans and analysts are calling for the club to sign a more experienced forward to complement the 23-year-old Jackson. Guiu’s arrival is unlikely to quell those demands, though his development will be closely watched.

Valued at €7.5 million by Transfermarkt, Guiu represents a smart investment for Chelsea as they continue to build a team capable of competing at the highest levels in the future.