Chelsea transfer news: Renato Veiga 'asking price set' amid Premier League, European interest

Chelsea have reportedly set the asking price of Renato Veiga amid widespread interest in his signature.

Last summer, the Blues paid in the region of £12m for the Portugal international, who signed a seven-year contract to leave Basel for Stamford Bridge.

Although Veiga proved to be a valuable squad member during the first half of the season, his insistence on wanting to be considered a central-defensive option led to his loan to Juventus.

Veiga impressed during his time in Turin, making 14 starts and one substitute outing in Serie A and the Champions League.

Despite returning to West London with more experience and a long-term deal in place, Enzo Maresca is seemingly against reintegrating the 21-year-old back into his senior ranks.

Chelsea set Veiga asking price

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich are each monitoring the situation with Veiga.

Romano adds that there is also Premier League admirers of the player with Veiga expected to depart Chelsea at some point during the summer transfer window.

Chelsea will allegedly insist on receiving in the region of €40m (£34.67m) if they are to give the green light to a sale.

If they cannot facilitate a permanent exit, Chelsea are in a strong position to generate a lucrative loan fee for an in-demand player with potential.

With Veiga still relatively inexperienced at the highest level, that may suit a number of teams who can argue that 13 top-flight starts across one season does not justify a price rise of approximately triple what was paid 12 months ago.

Any way back at Chelsea?

Many Chelsea fans will argue that Veiga is the ideal backup to Marc Cucurella at left-back, but the player simply does not want to be viewed as a full-back.

Furthermore, Chelsea are already stacked for options at centre-back and Veiga would only be viewed as third choice in the left-sided role behind Levi Colwill and Benoit Badiashile.

Therefore, a move to another club feels like the only realistic option, Chelsea officials prepared to take advantage of the situation and make a substantial profit either this summer or in the future.

Written by
Darren Plant