Atlético de Madrid rejects Chelsea's offer for Samu Omorodion and offers him a new contract with a gigantic termination clause
Atletico Madrid have rejected a £34million bid from Chelsea for striker Samu Omorodion, talkSPORT understands.
blues boss Enzo Maresca have made the addition of a new centre-forward a top priority as they look to offer competition for Nicholas Jackson.
The Senegal international is believed to be considering moving from Stamford Bridge after being unhappy with the club's split Mauricio Pochettino.
Athletic He has become a potential destination for the former Villarreal striker, but the west Londoners are prepared to reject any offer for the 22-year-old.
And it is Atlético who Chelsea They are looking to attack, having been impressed by Omorodion's loan to Alavés during the 2023/24 campaign.
Following his eight LaLiga goals in 35 appearances, Chelsea submitted a £34 million bid, which was instantly rejected.
In their quest to retain the 20-year-old at the Wanda Metropolitano, they have offered him a new contract.
Spanish youth international Omorodion joined Atlético from Granada in August 2023, where he will be linked until 2028.
But he was offered new terms, with Atletico including a huge release clause of around £85m in their contract offer.
After a good start at Alavés, Diego Simeone had considered calling him up and the Argentine icon praised his qualities.
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He said about the player in October: “You can see him evolving in the games we have followed with Alavés.
“He is a young, strong boy, with a lot of speed in long spaces and very good play in the area with his body.
“We hope he does well at Alavés, because he has a future at Atlético.
“He has only spent a few days with us but he seems humble and hard-working. He will be an important player.”
Chelsea have turned to Omorodion after Slovenian star Benjamin Sesko decided against a move to the Premier League to sign a new contract with RB Leipzig.
talkSPORT understands that Aston Villa goalscorer Jhon Durán is also of interest to Chelsea.
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