Chelsea offer £15 million for Richards
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Chelsea are ready to offer Manchester City £15 million for teenage defender Micah Richards.
The Times says Richards has been identified as the man to fill the right-back position that has given Jos頍ourinho such problems this season.
Paulo Ferreira, Khalid Boulahrouz and Geremi have all failed to impress in the role and a bid for Richards can be expected before the transfer window opens in January.
Chelsea did make an inquiry before he signed a new four-year contract with City last summer but failed to follow up their interest, which could prove an expensive oversight.
After impressing on his England debut against Holland this month, Richards's profile and perceived value have soared, with City ready to demand about £15 million for a player they could have sold for only a fraction of that in the summer.
As an ambitious young man, Richards expressed an interest in moving to Stamford Bridge when told of Chelsea's approach last summer and would listen attentively to any offer, but City are prepared to fight for him.
The Times says Richards has been identified as the man to fill the right-back position that has given Jos頍ourinho such problems this season.
Paulo Ferreira, Khalid Boulahrouz and Geremi have all failed to impress in the role and a bid for Richards can be expected before the transfer window opens in January.
Chelsea did make an inquiry before he signed a new four-year contract with City last summer but failed to follow up their interest, which could prove an expensive oversight.
After impressing on his England debut against Holland this month, Richards's profile and perceived value have soared, with City ready to demand about £15 million for a player they could have sold for only a fraction of that in the summer.
As an ambitious young man, Richards expressed an interest in moving to Stamford Bridge when told of Chelsea's approach last summer and would listen attentively to any offer, but City are prepared to fight for him.
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