Lequipe: Valentin Barco is eagerly desired by Liam Rosenior, the former Strasbourg coach, who is pushing to have under his command a player he has fully developed by repositioning him in the midfield. Chelsea are asking for minimum of €125 million for Enzo Fernandez.

– But will the English manager still be there in June if Chelsea have failed to qualify for the Champions League? It’s far from certain.

– Emmanuel Emegha will join the English club next season, as was officially announced back in September. As for Barco, Strasbourg knows it will likely be impossible to keep him.

– Discussions between Chelsea and the player’s representatives have been ongoing for months. A six-year contract is reportedly on the table.

– Chelsea are keeping the details under wraps. Sources close to the club are being kept quiet. Only one piece of information has leaked: they are expecting a “young midfielder with Premier League experience .” Barco will turn 22 on July 23rd and has made six appearances for Brighton in 2024.

– the 21-year-old player (under contract with Racing until 2029), who has a strong chance of playing in the World Cup and therefore seeing his value increase.

– Mamadou Sarr was a request from Rosenior in january

I remember when Rosenior was eagerly desiring Mamadou Sarr

Rosenior is very eager to get some kid warming an extra spot on the bench