Chelsea are now targeting a shock move for an “elite” £100m forward, but they are set to face competition from three other top Premier League clubs, according to a report.
Blues set sights on new winger amid Madueke uncertainty
Noni Madueke has become the subject of speculation in recent days, with AC Milan reportedly submitting a £33m offer for the 23-year-old, which the Serie A side are confident will be enough to get a deal done.
There have also been widespread reports that Jadon Sancho is now seeking a return to Borussia Dortmund, amid a poor spell of form at Stamford Bridge, which has led to suggestions the Blues could back away from signing the Englishman permanently.
Consequently, Enzo Maresca may feel he needs to bring in at least one new winger at the end of the season, and work has now commenced on the signing of Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams, with talks being opened over a deal for the Spaniard.
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Chelsea are keen to build a dynasty under Enzo Maresca.
The west Londoners are also willing to make a £60m+ offer to seal a deal for Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman, who is open to leaving the Italian side in search of a new challenge this summer.
Chelsea are assessing options from across Europe, but a winger from much closer to home is also now emerging as a target, with a report from TEAMtalk revealing they are targeting a shock move for Manchester City’s Jack Grealish.
Man City are open to selling Grealish this summer, and they will be looking to recoup as much of the £100m they paid to sign him as possible, amid widespread interest in his signature.
Newcastle United, AC Milan and former employers Aston Villa are also in the race for the winger, who is keen to continue playing at the highest possible level.
“Elite” Grealish could reignite career at Stamford Bridge
It would be fair to say the 29-year-old has failed to justify his huge price tag in recent times, scoring just three Premier League goals across the past two seasons, but a new challenge could be what he needs to get his career back on track.
The England international played a major role in City’s treble-winning 2022-23 campaign, featuring 13 times en-route to Champions League glory, while also providing five goals and seven assists in the Premier League.
Setting up chances is one of the forward’s best qualities, having previously been lauded as an “elite playmaker” by Statman Dave, while also setting up Harry Kane’s famous goal for England against Germany at Euro 2021.
Not only that, but the former Aston Villa man is also an extremely impressive dribbler, ranking in the 99th percentile for progressive carries per 90 over the past year, when compared to his positional peers.
Grealish’s career has stagnated at the Etihad Stadium, but his previous exploits indicate he could be a fantastic signing for Chelsea, if he is able to get back to the same level.
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