The Belgian international, who has a €60m (£50m) release clause, is being targeted by the Blues, Manchester United and Barcelona in view to a summer switch. However, both Newcastle and Tottenham are said to be looking to do a deal before tonight’s deadline.
Most supporters on Twitter believe the London club will be too slow to sign Carrasco this month anyway, while some don’t think he is a good enough player to strengthen their options on the flanks:
Carrasco has been in decent form so far this season, having scored two goals and provided six assists in 29 appearances for Atletico. His ability to play both as a winger and at wingback on either side would also make him a useful addition to the squad
However, at 28 years of age, the Belgian is hardly one for the future, and most respected sources claim that Chelsea would prioritise a much younger option such as Barcelona’s Sergino Dest if they were going to reinforce out wide.
