Nottingham Forest have joined Burnley in the race to sign Chelsea left-back Ian Maatsen with the Blues reportedly wanting £20m for his services.
Ian Maatsen Wanted By Multiple Premier League Clubs
The 21-year-old’s future at Stamford Bridge is in doubt with the Dutchman seeking regular game time after impressing on loan in the Championship with Burnley last season. He helped them gain promotion back to the Premier League and made 42 times in all competitions.
Vincent Komany’s side reportedly remain favourites to re-sign him on loan after so far declining meet the asking price of £20m.
However, Forest have now expressed interest in the Netherlands u-21 international with West Ham, Benfica and Wolfsburg all said to be interested in him.
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Nottingham Forest have made enquiries about Chelsea left-back Ian Maatsen. He is valued at around £20m. #NFFC [@TheAthleticFC] pic.twitter.com/C4TkcaqTxO
— Forest Watch (@ForestWatch_) July 19, 2023
Left-back is a key area that Steve Cooper wishes to improve ahead of the new season. Renan Lodi played there last term following his loan move from Atletico Madrid, but has now signed permanently for Marseille in Ligue 1.
Cooper was speaking on the vacant positions in his squad: “Renan was a starting player for us last season. We lost a goalkeeper and a left-back because they were loans. We need to replace that to get back to where we finished last season, then hopefully move some players in and move some players out, and make us stronger. That’s what we’re looking to do.”
Maatsen is currently away with Chelsea on their pre-season tour in the United States, where he will get the opportunity to impress Mauricio Pochettino.
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