Chelsea have now joined the race to signal an £8m midfielder, who has a “left foot manufactured from gold”, and he’s extremely rated by former Blues midfielder Cesc Fabregas.
Blues set to bolster attacking choices
Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku have not precisely been prolific in entrance of aim within the Premier League this season, and there have been requires the Frenchman to get replaced this summer season, following one other disappointing show in opposition to Legia Warsaw.
Viktor Gyokeres has been recognized as a possible goal at striker, with the Blues now getting into talks over a deal for the 26-year-old, whereas they’re additionally very eager on signing Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic, and a £39m provide might be submitted for the Serbian.
Not solely is Enzo Maresca eager to usher in a striker, nonetheless, a brand new attacking midfielder can also be of curiosity, and Lyon’s Rayan Cherki, who might be obtainable for simply £20m this summer season, is among the many potential targets.
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The west Londoners have reached out to a different goal.
Cherki just isn’t the one low-cost goal in attacking midfield, nonetheless, with a report from Spain revealing Chelsea at the moment are thinking about signing Como’s Nico Paz, however there might be stiff competitors for the 20-year-old’s signature.
Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain are additionally named as potential suitors, whereas Actual Madrid maintain a buy-back clause, which suggests they maintain the fitting to signal Paz for an preliminary payment of simply €9m (£8m).
Such is the Blues’ stage of curiosity, they’re doing all the things they will to safe the teenager’s signature, however Madrid may have the ultimate say on his future, and the west Londoners will probably be powerless if the La Liga aspect determine to swoop.
The Argentine has loved a really spectacular debut season with Como within the Serie A, choosing up six targets and 7 assists in 30 appearances, which has led to excessive reward from soccer expertise scout Jacek Kulig.
Kulig has additionally prompt the Spain-born maestro has a “left foot manufactured from gold”, and his dribbling potential, mixed together with his potential to arrange possibilities and rating targets, suggests he might be a implausible addition for Chelsea this summer season.
In the meantime, former Blues midfielder Fabregas has additionally praised Paz this season, saying: “Nico enjoys taking part in, he can play completely different roles and he’s a really full participant.”
Not solely that, however the former Actual Madrid man can also be adept on the defensive aspect of the sport, as showcased by his efficiency on a number of key metrics over the previous 12 months.
Statistic | Common per 90 |
Tackles | 1.88 (86th percentile) |
Interceptions | 0.76 (93rd percentile) |
Blocks | 1.68 (98th percentile) |
Paz is a particularly well-rounded midfielder, so it could not be a shock if Actual Madrid activate their buy-back clause, but when a transfer to Stamford Bridge is a risk, Chelsea should not hesitate to snap him up.
