Analysis

Do Chelsea really need to sign Nigeria’s rising star Samuel Chukwueze?

Chelsea may have been hit with a transfer ban initially following Frank Lampard’s opportunity as Chelsea boss. But with the ban now lifted ahead of next season now beckons certain transfer decision for Chelsea football club.

This sees Chelsea expected to make a lot of inquiries with regards to who to sign for next season. Now comes with the quest as to whether the Blues should sign Nigeria and Villarreal youngster Samuel Chukwueze in the summer.

He’s proven that he is a great talent and a player for the future and he could reinforce any side with Liverpool seemingly more interested in Nigeria’s signature.

The Reds are said to be keen on the winger with reports suggesting that he could be a capable replacement for Liverpool forward Sadio Mane.

The Senegalese star is linked to Spanish giants Real Madrid with the move likely to happen in the summer due to the uncertainty surrounding the future of Welsh International Gareth Bale.

Chelsea may have agreed with Dutch side Ajax Amsterdam to sign Hakim Ziyech but that may not be enough for Chelsea next season.

With Pedro Rodriguez likely to return to former club FC Barcelona coupled with the injury (recurring) of youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi, signing the Nigeria International may be a positive (ideal) one for Lampard and his young side next season.

This move may be self-defense for Chelsea as they try to avoid any form of squad depletion ahead of key games next season.

Chukwueze and Hakim would aid Chelsea in the final third especially with the wealth of experience that Brazilian star William brings to the size.

This will be key as Lampard and the Chelsea technical board makes adequate arrangements for the Blues side in the transfer window with the sole aim for maximum exploits next term.

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