Chelsea are actually one to observe within the race for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, who’s being focused by an entire host of Premier League golf equipment.
The Blues are already blessed with choices in the midst of the park, with Moises Caicedo receiving excessive reward from Enzo Maresca for his efficiency within the 1-0 victory towards Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.
Maresca stated: “He is high. We choose him contained in the pitch, however I’ve stated many instances, the perfect factor from Moi for certain, is he is so humble, he is such man. He is all the time there to assist everybody.
“For me, on this second, him and Rodri are the 2 greatest defending midfielders on the earth.”
The Ecuadorian has fashioned a partnership with Enzo Fernandez within the engine room, whereas Reece James can be able to slotting into midfield when required, placing in a strong efficiency towards Tottenham, which resulted in a 7.6 SofaScore match score, the second-highest of any Chelsea participant.
Nevertheless, BlueCo stay eager on strengthening Maresca’s midfield choices even additional, having emerged as potential suitors for a Premier League star…
Chelsea one to observe in Elliot Anderson race
In keeping with a report from Caught Offside, Chelsea are actually one to observe within the race for Nottingham Forest midfielder Anderson, with the England worldwide beginning to entice curiosity from numerous high Premier League golf equipment.
Newcastle United, Manchester United and Manchester Metropolis are additionally eager on the central midfielder, with it being revealed he’s now valued on the £70m mark, relatively than the £120m that was beforehand reported.
Nevertheless, with Ruben Amorim personally eager and Man United planning to step up their efforts to signal the 22-year-old in January, the Blues might have to maneuver swiftly.
It’s no shock that curiosity within the Nottingham Forest star is rising, on condition that he has put in some eye-catching performances for each membership and nation this season.
The Englishman was significantly spectacular within the Three Lions’ 5-0 victory towards Serbia, finishing 75 passes, the second-highest variety of any participant, whereas additionally profitable seven duels towards Manchester United on Saturday.
The previous Newcastle United man, who’s represented by the identical agent as Liam Delap, is clearly a well-rounded midfielder, which is showcased by his efficiency throughout a number of key metrics over the previous 12 months.
Statistic | Common per 90 |
Tackles | 2.89 (88th percentile) |
Aerials received | 1.62 (83rd percentile) |
Profitable take-ons | 1.22 (91st percentile) |
Assists | 0.14 (seventy fifth percentile) |
Hailed as “unimaginable” by journalist Miles Starforth, the Whitley Bay-born midfielder clearly has the standard to succeed at Stamford Bridge, however he would arguably be an pointless signing, given the choices Maresca already has accessible.
Fernandez and Caicedo have fashioned a strong partnership on the base of midfield, so it may very well be troublesome for Anderson to pressure his means into the aspect, contemplating he additionally most frequently performs in a deeper midfield position.
