Chelsea in talks to sign Andre Gomes from Valencia

Valencia midfielder Andre Gomes has been linked with a move away from Valencia this summer.

The likes of Juventus, Chelsea and Manchester United are all interested in the Portuguese midfielder.

Recently it was reported that Andre Gomes has been promised to the incoming Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho by the player’s agent Jorge Mendes.

The Old Trafford outfit are looking to sign a central midfielder and it seemed that Gomes would be Mourinho’s first marquee signing this summer. Later reports surfaced that Juventus are leading the race for the La Liga midfielder.

Now there are new reports that Chelsea are looking to hijack Manchester United’s move for Andre Gomes and are already in talks with Jorge Mendes over a potential deal this summer.

Italian newspaper TuttoMercatoWeb are reporting that Chelsea met with Jorge Mendes this week to discuss the transfer of Andre Gomes.

It will be interesting to see what happens to the player now. Jorge Mendes has apparently promised the player to Mourinho and Chelsea are desperate for him as well.

Will there be a bidding war for the Valencia midfielder this summer? time will tell. But what is certain is that his future definitely lies away from Spain.