Chelsea has their sights set on an £83 million Benfica player and is eagerly anticipating a potential transfer in the upcoming January window.

Last summer, Enzo Maresca's team put in a lot of effort to try and acquire the talented Tomás Araújo. It seems that their attempts have caught the attention of other clubs, as Chelsea has reportedly reached out to Benfica about a potential transfer for the £83 million-rated defender in the upcoming January window.

Araújo has become a key player in Benfica's starting lineup and it's no wonder that Chelsea has fallen "in love" with the young and impressive center-back. At just 22 years old, he has already made a name for himself, having played in 36 matches for the Portuguese side and earning eight caps for Portugal's U21 team. His release clause is set at €100 million, making him a highly sought-after player in the transfer market.

According to O Jogo, Chelsea is not the only English club interested in Araújo. Crystal Palace and Newcastle United have also expressed their desire to acquire the talented defender. In fact, Chelsea had already attempted to sign him last summer, but unfortunately, they were not able to finalize the deal before the transfer window closed. However, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano suggests that they may revisit the deal next summer if they are unable to secure a transfer in January.

"Chelsea is actively keeping an eye on the center-back market," Romano explains. "We'll have to wait and see if a deal can be done in January or if they'll have to wait until the summer."

It's not surprising that Chelsea has their sights set on Araújo, as former Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen has praised the young player and believes he has the potential to become one of the best defenders in the world in the next year or two.

"I have no doubt that if he continues to play at this level, he will become one of the top defenders in the world," Vertonghen said in an interview with CNN Portugal.

Araújo's talent has already helped Benfica win the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira in 2023. With his impressive performances, it's no wonder that top clubs like Chelsea are vying for his signature.

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