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Al-Qadsiah star Juli\u00e1n Qui\u00f1ones has emerged as a surprise transfer target for Chelsea.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Colombia-born Mexico international\u2019s fine displays for club and country have seen Chelsea take interest.<\/p>\n

He joined the Saudi Arabian club from Club Am\u00e9rica for a reported $16m (\u20ac14m) in June 2024. The striker has scored 62 goals and contributed 12 assists from 68 matches, of which 37 goals and four assists were from last season.<\/p>\n

Qui\u00f1ones also starred for the national team at the World Cup, managing four goals and an assist.<\/p>\n

Chelsea\u2019s surprise attempt for signing <\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Premier League side have decided to bet on the 29-year-old. That\u2019s according to Al-Awsat, who cover their surprise efforts to bring him to Stamford Bridge this summer.<\/p>\n

Sources have informed Al-Awast the Blues have made an offer to take Juli\u00e1n Qui\u00f1ones away from Al-Qadsiah.<\/p>\n

Chelsea have taken this step, after the Mexican starred in the league and for his country. There\u2019s no mention of the fee submitted by Xabi Alonso\u2019s side.<\/p>\n

Last season, the frontman was the Saudi Pro League\u2019s top scorer with 33 goals, ahead of Al-Ahli\u2019s Ivan Toney (32 goals) and Al-Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo (28 goals).<\/p>\n

Why transfer complicated for Chelsea<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Al-Qadsiah have anticipated potential approaches for the player this summer and have already taken action.<\/p>\n

On May 25th, the Middle East club tied down Juli\u00e1n Qui\u00f1ones to a new contract until 2029. This would put them in a comfortable position to hold on to him.<\/p>\n

Al-Awsat sates the Middle Eastern club consider the Mexican as a key part of their project. Therefore, Al-Qadsiah\u2019s leaders want to retain him and are refusing to sanction a move.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no clarity on the attacker\u2019s stance on a surprise move from Chelsea. If he were to push for a move, then the Blues may have a chance of securing his services.<\/p>\n

Qui\u00f1ones isn\u2019t the only striker on linked to Chelsea. Last month, there were claims of their interest in Galatasaray star Victor Osimhen and Juventus\u2019 Du\u0161an Vlahovi\u0107.<\/p>\n

Jo\u00e3o Pedro was leading the English club\u2019s attack, with Liam Delap and Marc Guiu as his backup. Nicolas Jackson and David Datro Fofana have returned from their loan spells while Emmanuel Emegha will also arrived in London.<\/p>\n

Chelsea are likely to allow multiple strikers to leave this summer. This is also needed if they wish to sign a new No.9.<\/p>\n

Juli\u00e1n Qui\u00f1ones’ transfer situation <\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  • Surprise move from Chelsea, submit offer for Mexican<\/li>\n
  • Blues need to make room, Alonso has six strikers<\/li>\n
  • Al-Qadsiah refuse to let him leave<\/li>\n
  • Saudi club extended his contract until 2029<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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