Despite their hefty summer spending, Chelsea still need to improve several areas of the squad, and one Liverpool target could prove to be the ideal option.
The Blues brought in various fresh faces during the summer, from Alejandro Garnacho and Estevao Willian to Joao Pedro and Liam Delap, to bolster their attacking options.
However, the defensive side of Enzo Maresca’s squad wasn’t given much attention, despite being seen as Chelsea’s weak point.
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That is why the Blues should look to make a move in the January transfer window to try to fix this issue and give Maresca the best chance of success, especially given the number of injuries Chelsea have suffered in this area.
It’s well known that Liverpool are very interested in signing Marc Guehi, but the Reds have monitored a different target who would be a good fit at Stamford Bridge.
Marc Guehi points to himself during Crystal Palace's Premier League match against West Ham United at the London Stadium
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Chelsea should attempt to sign Ezri Konsa in the January transfer window
TBR Football confirmed that Chelsea are interested in re-signing Guehi, but his England teammate Ezri Konsa might be a smarter option for them.
The Aston Villa defender has been building a fantastic career, proving his quality for both club and country in recent seasons.
While Unai Emery’s men have struggled this season, Konsa has been a constant bright spark for the club, and his qualities were evident during his latest performance for England against Latvia.
Match Stats Konsa
Accurate Passes 89/91 (98%)
Touches 104
Last Man Tackle 1
Ground Duels Won 4/4 (100%)
Recoveries 5
Ezri Konsa’s match stats vs. Latvia – via FotMob
Konsa has become a regular for Aston Villa due to his dominance in the air and ground duels, while being comfortable on the ball.
He is highly valued by his teammates, with John McGinn stating that Konsa is the “outstanding defender” in the Premier League, which is the type of quality Maresca desperately needs.
TBR Football revealed that Chelsea will make a move if a real value opportunity comes along within the January transfer market, and Konsa should be someone who falls into that category if there is any possibility to sign him.
Chelsea will face competition from Liverpool if they push for Ezri Konsa
Liverpool might see Guehi as their number one target, but their failure to sign the Crystal Palace star will have created competition for themselves with other teams.
However, Liverpool have monitored Konsa since 2018, and the Premier League giants are fans of his defensive abilities.
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As he continues to rise in prominence for Thomas Tuchel’s England team, interest in Konsa is likely to increase.
Chelsea should be at the front of that queue, attempting to snap up Konsa before his price tag gets out of hand. He’s proven that he could be the Premier League’s next top central defender.