Ornstein expects £50 million “diamond” to join Chelsea

It’s set to be a really busy finish to switch home windows throughout Europe, however maybe no more so than Chelsea.

Given the necessity to stability the e-book and the truth that they at the moment make use of 42 senior gamers, Bruce is hoping for a large escape between the present and Monday deadline.

Raheem Sterling, Ben Chilwell, Nicolas Jackson, Axel Disasi, David Datro Fofana, Christopher Nkunku, and extra are all on the market, so it is attention-grabbing to see somebody truly set off within the subsequent few days.

In the meantime, regardless of already 9 new signatures this summer season, Chelsea is anticipated to make at the least one.

Seek for extra signatures for Chelsea

As reported by X’s athletic David Ornstein, Chelsea is at the moment “assessing” the potential for signing Fermín López from Barcelona.

Earlier this summer season, Spain Worldwide reportedly didn’t wish to promote the 22-year-old however obtained a £43 million valuation by Barça, which has accepted the supply, contemplating its ongoing monetary points.

Nonetheless, this seems to be like an extended shot given that there’s little time left within the window, however you may by no means know, there is a extremely rated younger expertise that Chelsea is much extra more likely to get it within the coming days.

That is once more as a result of, as Ornstein reported on the switch deal sheet, Chelsea “hopefully” would signal Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United, and the Argentine winger was nonetheless “keen” to maneuver to Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea has already rejected a number of bids this summer season, and Manchester United is being supported by a price of almost £50 million although Outdated Trafford clearly has no future.

That is more likely to go to the wire quickly, so will the 21-year-olds escape the notorious Carrington bomb squad and transfer to West London in the end?

What Alejandro Garnacho brings to Chelsea

Regardless of solely celebrating his twenty first birthday like final month, Garnacho has lots of expertise underneath his belt.

Already, he has scored 26 targets with 144 appearances for Manchester United. That is an unquestionable decide that’s this superb overhead kick towards Everton at Goodison.

Regardless of being deserted final season by Reuben Amorim, Garnacho was a key determine as Manchester United endured essentially the most disastrous season for the reason that mid-70s, because the desk beneath documented:

Because the desk highlights, Garnacho was ranked within the high three in all offensive stats for Manchester United within the Premier League final season, outscored solely by Bruno Fernandez and Amado, however he was clear when it got here to all dribbling-based metrics.

Consequently, soccer expertise scout Jacek Kulig named him “Diamond,” however Statman Dave claims he is among the two finest younger wingers on the planet and positively a excessive ranking alongside Ramin Yamal.

So why does he have a higher affect on Stamford Bridge than Fermin?

Effectively, the younger Spaniard is clearly extremely regarded, however Barcelona has solely began 39 instances as they solely got here final season, however even then he noticed solely 12 La Ligas start.

Additionally, Central Midfield is definitely the strongest part of the Chelsea group, alongside Enzo Fernandez, the very best pairing within the division with Moaces Caico, with Enzo Maresca deploying Reese James in that place as properly, and Romeoravaia and Andrei Santos additionally deploying extremely efficient options.

This is not to say that Chelsea isn’t overflowing with wingers, however Garnacho seems to be good to get in and make an affect.

So, whereas prioritizing gross sales, Bruce ought to concentrate on finishing the deal to convey Garnacho to Stamford Bridge, reasonably than being distracted by Fermin.