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chelsea The past few weeks have been spent looking to add attacking reinforcements but have yet to find any players to help complement their depth. Premier League Ambition.
Enzo Maresca With the season more than halfway through, he has the Blues in the top four and potentially qualifying for the Champions League in his first season at Stamford Bridge.
However, if he is to do so, he may want to add new players to his squad, as their attempts to improve their final third options in recent weeks have shown.
As seen in the previous window, funds are available for spending, but it is critical that the hierarchy determines quality rather than quantity to provide the difference in the coming months.
Two names have been on their radar recently, with one looking most likely to move should the club buy a new attacker before the transfer window closes.
Chelsea looking for new winger in January
Former Blues academy star Jamie Bynoe-Gittens rose to fame after leaving west London as a youngster, eventually leading him to his current home Borussia Dortmund.
his form 11 goals and 3 assists in 2024/25 season seen so far There are rumors that he will return to his boyhood club, but also Liverpool Interest has been credited After spying on him previously.
another option Has attracted the attention of MarescaHe’s a Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacioin a bid to fund their PSR status after the Red Devils confirmed they would part ways with their academy star.
Earlier media reports stated that Argentina Priced at approximately £55 million window, but is likely to face stiff competition from Serie A side Napoli as they search for a replacement for Hviča Kvaratskhelia, who joined Paris Saint-Germain last week.
However, while Garnacho seems the most likely attacker to join the Blues, there is no doubt that the team would be better off targeting another Premier League star who could leave his current team this month.
Why Cunha is a more important signing for Chelsea than Garnacho
As mentioned earlier, the two attackers are not the only players the club is eyeing to improve their current situation.
The strikers have also been tipped to end their long-term pursuit of a new number nine, but they could be offered an option that can play in all the positions mentioned above.
They could re-sign Wolves striker’s deal Matthews Cunha back Have had contact before Discussions have been held over the Brazilian’s transfer with the team facing relegation threats.
Arsenal and Nottingham Forest Interest has also been credited Former Atletico Madrid ace who could become Approximately £60 million this window.
25 years old and registered 10 goals and 4 assists He has made 21 appearances in England’s top flight and is currently the only player in Vito Pereira’s side to contribute double figures.
When analyzing his statistics from this season, he far outperforms Ganaccio in every key area as a forward, underscoring how important an addition he is to Maresca’s side.
Cunha, labeled “one of the bestOne Opta analyst said in the Premier League that he far surpasses Garnacho in terms of actual returns in front of goal, looking at his goals and assists.
How Cunha compares to Garnacho in the Premier League (2024/25) |
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Statistics (per 90 people) |
cunha |
Grenache |
Games played |
twenty one |
twenty one |
Goals and assists |
14 |
4 |
progressive pass |
4.5 |
1.6 |
Create the action of the shot |
3.9 |
3 |
Takeover completed |
2.1 |
1 |
Success rate of takeover |
45% |
26% |
aerials win |
32% |
5% |
Statistics passed FB reference |
He also completed more tasks Achieved higher response success ratewith the ability to play in a variety of attacking roles alongside the likes of Cole Palmer at the top of the pitch, bolstering their front-four push.
Given the £5m price difference, the Blues would be better off spending the extra money on a player who can make the immediate impact the boss is currently hoping for.
With Arsenal and Forest still struggling, a move for the Brazilian could prove tricky, but given Todd Boly’s financial backing in recent years, the Americans could work more magic to complete a move for the world’s best player A deal for one of the popular geniuses. distribute.
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