Chelsea have been linked with several midfielders throughout this season, including Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton.
In fact, it has been claimed that Chelsea “love” Wharton as well as Nottingham Forest’s Elliott Anderson.
However, the Club World Cup winners are not only eyeing midfielders in the Premier League.
Good player, but we’re taking Elliot Anderson and Adam Wharton over him 🤷♂️
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Chelsea ready to open talks with Bayern Munich to sign Aleksandar Pavlovic
Chelsea also appear to have an interest in Bayern Munich and Germany star Aleksandar Pavlovic.
According to CaughtOffside, the Conference League holders are expected to open discussions with their German counterparts over a potential deal for the 21-year-old.
Pavlovic could cost slightly less than Wharton, with the same outlet reporting that he is valued at around €65m (£56.5m).
Aleksandar Pavlovic (Bayern Munich) looks on
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Last October, the Daily Mirror reported that Manchester United felt £60m could be enough to tempt Palace into selling their star midfielder.
Whatever the case, Chelsea signing Wharton in the summer transfer window instead of Pavlovic seems like the smarter move.
Adam Wharton less of a risk despite higher price tag
Given how expensive Premier League transfers tend to be, the likelihood is that Palace will demand even more than £60m for Wharton.
Even so, a lot of Chelsea fans will still feel that the likes of Wharton and Anderson are less of a gamble compared to Pavlovic.
After Christopher Nkunku, Jamie Gittens and Timo Werner, how do you feel about Chelsea signing players from Germany? 🇩🇪
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Chelsea have brought in players from the Bundesliga before, but it has rarely ever worked out. For example, their £47m signing Timo Werner is now playing in MLS at the age of just 29.
There is still time for him to turn things around, but most would also consider Jamie Gittens a bit of a disappointment following his arrival from Borussia Dortmund.
If you take a look elsewhere, critics of the Bundesliga would also highlight Jadon Sancho’s lack of impact in England and Florian Wirtz’s slow adaptation process at Liverpool.
Ultimately, Chelsea have to take caution when looking at Bundesliga players, especially when proven Premier League talent like Wharton and Anderson could be available. Really, they should forget about the Germany international and go after one of them.
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