It’s been a real struggle for Chelsea, bought by Todd Boehly last summer and led by Mauricio Pochettino in the English Premier League this season. It’s like they’ll have to use up their last dollar for a second time in 2024 to ensure they get the best goal scorer. Napoli’s Victor Osimhen who is Napoli’s Victor Osimhen’s top target prefers going to Chelsea. Talks are taking place for a lucrative seven-year deal estimated to be around £90m in all, including his pay.
In the strikers’ pursuit, Robert Sanchez’s goalkeeper remains in the background with his future unclear. This scenario provokes speculation about the signing of another goalie. Furthermore, some recent news suggests the idea of a reinforcement in the defensive section, which may lead to some incoming defenders.
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While the hopeful arrivals of Osimhen could be associated with defensive reinforcements, Chelsea’s quest for success will remain visible as they prepare to face a busy transfer window ahead. Boehly expressing a readiness to invest reveals Chelsea’s aspiration of reinforcing the main department to get back the championship.
What are the latest reports on the Barcelona star scouted by Chelsea?
Chelsea had sent some scouts to watch Barcelona defender Jules Kounde while they clashed with Napoli in their Champions League game. In that duel, Kounde had Osimhen as his opponent, who was Chelsea’s other target and the Nigerian scored a goal with the final score being 1-1.
This is according to a report saying that the Blues have noticed a chance of getting hold of Kounde’s signature at the end of the transfer window this summer and have remained open-minded when it comes to buying him. The latter, who makes £222,000-a-week currently at Barcelona, was seen on the pitch at both centre-back and right-back positions. Worthy of note, he dealt with the reigning Italian Player of the Year, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, keeping him at bay during the first leg of the round of 16 tie.
Former football and sports analyst Marcus Bring hailed Kounde as a “sensational” player in 2021. Chelsea’s demand for Kounde demonstrates their commitment to improve their defence. Kounde, who possesses the same set of talents and experience, is a potential reinforcement that Chelsea might employ to build a stronger squad for future competitions.
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What is most likely to happen at the end of the season?
Chelsea’s current scenario is beneficial because they have too many choices for centre-back, including Benoit Badiashile, Trevoh Chalobah, Levi Colwill, Axel Disasi, Wesley Fofana, Malang Sarr, and Thiago Silva. As the summer transfer window approaches, Kounde is emerging as a player to watch. While it is difficult to deny that Chelsea has the depth of its defensive roster with Kounde already being considered, it appears that the club will continue to monitor Kounde’s growth.
Due to his availability, the club may be interested in him, which suggests that he is an important player for reinforcement. In preparation for the summer transfer window, the Blues’ scouts are anticipated to keep a close eye on Kounde to assess his potential for Chelsea, while also evaluating the club’s needs and recruiting accordingly.
