According to the Evening Standard, Chelsea are lining up a whopping £85 million bid to trigger the release clause of Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann. However, the player will consider a move to Stamford Bridge only if the Blues qualify for the UEFA Champions League next season.
Chelsea endured a tumultuous 2015-16 campaign, finishing 10th in the Premier League and ending the the season without any silverware. Jose Mourinho was unceremoniously sacked halfway through the season as he allegedly had a negative influence over the players on and off the pitch.
Guus Hiddink was hired as an interim manager to replace the outgoing Portuguese at the helm. The Dutchman did a fairly decent job in guiding the Londoners to a relatively respectable position at the end of the season.
Antonio Conte’s arrival in the summer has been met with a positive response by the players. The Blues look like a more cohesive unit and despite few minor blips every now and then, are seemingly headed in the right direction.
Chelsea Willing To Meet Griezmann’s Release Clause
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