Chelsea star Nicolas Jackson was lately labelled because the ‘good quantity 9’ by Enzo Maresca however with the previous Villarreal striker remaining goalless within the Premier League since January, a revamp within the place is likely to be required. On condition that Christopher Nkunku and Marc Guiu have additionally struggled within the English prime flight, a brand new signing could also be on the horizon.
Based on Caught Offside, Chelsea have ‘initiated strikes’ to signal Borussia Dortmund ace Serhou Guirassy. The 29-year-old is at the moment the highest scorer within the Champions League this season with 13 targets and 5 assists to his title, and despite the Bundesliga facet now being knocked out of the competitors, he has arguably been the very best centre ahead on this yr’s version.
Guirassy scored a hat-trick towards Barcelona final week and though that was not sufficient to take Dortmund into the semi-final, it did garner him with plaudits from all all over the world and really presumably with curiosity from Chelsea as effectively. If he had been to depart Germany this summer season, the Guinean worldwide’s asking value is estimated to be roughly £60 million.
An skilled figurehead in Chelsea’s assault
Serhou Guirassy has had a profitable profession within the Bundesliga and Serie A, and although the tempo and physicality of these leagues won’t be near that of the Premier League, the ahead’s numbers from the Champions League are sufficient to offer Chelsea with the boldness that he could be a important a part of their squad as effectively.
In a really younger squad, the Borussia Dortmund ahead’s expertise can be vital as he can maintain the gamers organised, one thing which they’ve lacked within the remaining third this season, particularly when chasing video games from behind. And although he might not be a long-term answer, his switch can be financially viable and assist the Blues give attention to rebuilding different areas too.
It is going to be attention-grabbing to see the place Guirassy ranks in Chelsea’s prolonged listing of forwards, in addition to how a lot of an development they’ve made in negotiations for him having lately kickstarted conversations.
