According to Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona will cover Traore’s full salary until the end of the season where then a buy clause of around $45 million kicks in. The deal is being worked out by both clubs but is reported to be near completion.

At Wolverhampton Adama Traore was a solid contributor, playing in over 100 games for the club and scoring 8 goals. Traore is known for his massive build and has been a tough defender to play against in the Premier League.

About Adama Traore

Adama Traore played only 1 game at Barcelona but made a name for himself in England playing with Aston Villa and having a positive stop at Middlesbrough. The Spanish international would move to Wolves where he solidified himself at the club.

Adama Traore has also played for the Spanish national team gaining 8 caps since 2020 and is known for his pace and strength. Barcelona is signing as many players as they can to help out the club turn around a disappointing season.

Barca are in a tough spot right now, not only due to their weak start to the La Liga and Champions League, but also because their financial crisis has prevented them from building a stronger squad for this season.

And, even though their budget wouldn’t change too much in the near future, they’ll need to find a way to land new players in order to be competitive. Xavi reportedly eyes the return of a La Masia graduate, who is also on Liverpool‘s radar.

Report: Barcelona product in Xavi and Liverpool’s shortlist

According to 90min, Barca and Liverpool are interested in Wolverhampton star Adama Traore. The 25-year-old winger’s contract with the Premier League side runs out in June 2023 but he is reportedly reluctant to sign a new deal.

Therefore, Wolves would consider selling him for the right offer come January. Last summer they were able to fend off interest from a number of teams, including Tottenham, but now they may believe it’s best to cash in for him before his value continues to drop as his contract expiration date draws nearer.

The report claims Xavi is an admirer of the Spanish winger and he would welcome his return to the club.But Barcelona don’t have the funds to afford the €47m Wolves would request to let him leave, so the only options are either agreeing for a lower fee or getting done a loan deal with an option to buy. If not, it will be a long term option hoping he arrives for free in 2023.

Liverpool, meanwhile, were also cited as an interested team in Adama. But the Reds would offer as much as€35 million, while Wolves would be unwilling to go lower than that. However, if they finally decide to sell Traore, they’d probably reconsider their demands.

Ever sinceRoman Abramovich became the club owner, the Blues turned into one of the richest teams in the world and began to make high-profile signings. Watching them landing top players for mind-blowing figures has become a common trend, and the upcoming transfer window probably won’t be the exception.

Last season, when Frank Lampard was preparing for his second year in charge, Chelsea have splashed the cash after being banned the previous term. Tuchel inherited a powerful squad, even though it was doing poorly before him, but that wouldn’t prevent him from going further this summer. With around $280 million to spend, these three players could strengthen the reigning European champions.

Romelu Lukaku (Inter)

It is no secret that the Belgian superstar is on the Blues radar for a possible return. Romelu Lukaku has had another fantastic season at the top level, scoring 26 times in 36 appearances to fire Inter Milan to a long-awaited Serie A title.

Under normal circumstances, the Nerazzurri wouldn’t even consider giving away one of their best players shortly after being crowned. However, the Italian giants are facing a worrying financial situation, which might force them to sell, and already saw coachAntonio Conte leaving.

Chelsea, on the other hand, would be seriously considering signing a world-class striker as they’ve been lacking a proven goalscorer last season. Timo Werner failed to deliver goals consistently, while Tammy Abraham and Olivier Giroud haven’t seen the field very much under Tuchel. Chelsea have the money to persuade Inter, who need economic relief, and Lukaku would be a strong upgrade to their attack.

Declan Rice (West Ham)

The 22-year-old has been linked with Chelsea before, andafter another great season with West Ham, the move could finally happen. Rice seems ready to chase a new challenge in his career and the Blues have the money to secure him once and for all.

The Hammers, however, wouldn’t be open to selling their most exciting prospect toLondon rivals, and it is also uncertain which part he could play with N’Golo Kanté and Jorginho settled in his position. Still, Rice could play a crucial part in the long term and Tuchel will have room for satisfying West Ham’s demands.

Adama Traoré (Wolves)

Wolverhampton‘s winger could be on Tuchel’s plans for next season, as he would fit perfectly in his system on the right flank. Even though Adama Traoré‘s form decreased in the last campaign, Chelsea could have in him a good option to back up or even fight for the place with Reece James.

The Blues will face a challenging year with multiple competitions on the horizon, including the Champions League title defense and the hunt forthe Premier League crown, which is why having depth might be crucial for succeeding.