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Chelsea Looking to Land Dream AC Milan Star as Replacement for Ben Chilwell

The Blues may have been offered a chance to sign AC Milan star left-back, Theo Hernandez. With Ben Chilwell making an exit very soon, Hernandez can be considered an ideal replacement. The French international has been one of the top performers since signing for Milan in 2019. However, a contract situation may make a move possible during the next transfer window.

Hernandez is already contracted till 2026 but has instead stalled talks for a new deal with AC Milan. According to Hernandez’s agent, Manuel Garcia Quilon, they haven’t been involved in any contract talks for months. This can be an open door for Chelsea to make their move. If Milan doesn’t do something soon about this, they may lose one of their best players.

Hernandez Contract at Standstill

As reported by TeleLombardia, Hernandez’s agent said in a recent interview that contract talks with Milan are stalled. “There are no negotiations, we haven’t spoken about anything for four months, since May-June,” said Quilon. He also added that the club had originally contacted them to ask if Hernandez wanted to stay and if he was happy in Milan. The answer was positive as Hernandez was reported to be well-settled in Italy. However, Milan hasn’t even responded to that.

“The club contacted me, asked if we wanted to remain and if we were happy at Milan. We said yes, then there was no further contact,” Quilon explained. Such a situation might be an excellent window of opportunity for Chelsea. In case Milan does not act hurriedly, the Blues will actually come in for one of the best left-back players in Europe.

Milan: The Happy Place For Theo Hernandez

One reason that might deter a move, however, is Hernandez’s joy at Milan. The player has several times professed his love to the club and the city. He has been in Milan since 2019 and hence gives a lot of value to the team. To top it up, Hernandez has settled with his fiancée, Zoe, and their child. For this reason, it becomes almost impossible to leave Milan for any other club, even Chelsea.

“I’m happy here, Milan is beautiful and is perfect for comfort. Then me and my ‘family’ need a lot of space. My dogs? They are better than a lot of people.” The attachment he has shown to Milan and the life that the family has built here may be a negative point for Chelsea.

Why Chelsea can be an Ideal Option?

Despite Hernandez being good at Milan, Chelsea still has their chances if the contract situation with Hernandez doesn’t sort out. With the new rumor that Ben Chilwell has left, the Blues must reinforce the position of left-back. Theo, with his attacking flair and defensive strength, would be a perfect replacement.

The Blues have been spending lavishly for the past couple of years. Chelsea has brought in some big names lately. However, new financial rules might restrain the ability to spend much more money in the very near future. That is going to make Chelsea spend cautiously in the next couple of seasons because instead of buying many, they will focus on bringing in key talents whenever necessary.

Hernandez would certainly fit that bill. With Chilwell’s injury problems and the lack of depth on the defensive line, the Frenchman would bring much-needed quality. He can also bring attacking flair, which would be a great fit for the system played by Chelsea under coach Enzo Maresca.

Conclusion

Theo Hernandez is still that Chelsea dream target. A stalled contract conversation with Milan might represent the Blue’s chance to secure him, but Hernandez said he is very happy in Italy and loves Milan, which might be the biggest challenge for Chelsea to hook him as Chilwell’s replacement. With no extension on the horizon and Milan not being in any hurry, Chelsea may just get one of Europe’s top left-backs. The next few months will be telling as to whether the Blues can make a move or Hernandez will stay put in Italy.

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