Chelsea are looking to strengthen in defence in the summer transfer window, with David Alaba a potential target. (GETTY Images)
According to Bild (h/t Express), Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is not very keen on the idea of signing David Alaba due to his sizable wage demands. The Blues were interested in the Bayern Munich man but the Russian billionaire has decided to temporarily stop any process of signing Alaba.
David Alaba confirmed earlier this month that he would be leaving Bayern Munich at the end of this season upon the expiry of his contract. While there were no hints of which would be his next club, the likes of Chelsea, Real Madrid, Manchester City and Liverpool are said to be interested in him.
Chelsea view Alaba as a replacement for the ageing Thiago Silva who signed for them this season but is already 36. While Chelsea are keen on the player, the club are delaying any potential move due to Abramovich, who is unwilling to hand a huge pay packet to the Austrian.
It has also been said that Abramovich has a ‘special relationship’ with Alaba’s agent Pini Zahavi who is trying to find the best possible deal for his client. Even though that is the case, the Blues are reluctant to hand out a high weekly salary to him.
Alaba has impressed during his long stay at Bayern but will leave the club as a free agent in the summer. It still remains unclear as to where he will play next season.
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