Chelsea are gearing up for the upcoming transfer window and are looking to make big changes to their squad. The Blues are currently fourth in the points table with 49 points in 28 matches. They have won 14 matches, drawn seven, and lost seven so far this season. Marseca is planning for the next season, and one area that they are looking to strengthen is the attacking position.
The Blues have a lot of players in the attacking unit. However, they have had to depend a lot on Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer in the ongoing season. Both of these players have been instrumental for the Blues. However, Enzo Maresca would likely want to fight for the Premier League next season, and hence, they are in need of a player who can complement these two and also score consistently.
Chelsea want to sign Marcus Thuram
Jamie Brown, in his exclusive report for TBR Football, has stated that Chelsea are one of the clubs who are looking for a striker in the transfer market. They have now turned their attention towards Marcus Thuram of Inter Milan in the upcoming summer transfer window. Thuram has been one of the best-performing players in the Italian league and has shown his class while playing for Inter.
Marcus Thuram to Chelsea?
Maresca feels that Thuram is the one who can be a potent signing for Chelsea. If we talk about the performances of Jackson and Palmer in the ongoing season, Jackson has scored nine goals in 23 matches so far in the Premier League 2024/2025 season. Overall, his goals scored per 90 minutes is 0.46. Moreover, Jackson’s total G/A (goals + assists) is 14 for this season. This puts Jackson’s xG output at 11.4.
Moreover, Palmer has scored 14 goals in 28 matches so far in the Premier League 2024/2025 season. Moreover, Palmer’s total G/A (goals + assists) is 20 for this season. His xG is 15.2, and the stats clearly show how much Chelsea has been dependent on these two. Hence, they need a player who can share the workload with them.
Will it be a good deal for the Blues?
Thuram is a modern striker who possesses a mixture of physicality and technical attributes. He is very good in the air and in aerial duels due to his height. Moreover, he is a striker who holds up play quite well and hence engages his teammates. The Inter Milan attacker possesses good acceleration and pace, which helps him go past defenders with ease, and he looks for spaces to attack in behind the defense. Moreover, he is a clinical finisher and can also play as a winger, which adds to his versatility. He is an adequate passer at best but shines with his link-up play. All these attributes make him an attraction point for Liverpool.
Marcus Thuram to Chelsea?
Thuram has scored 13 goals in 27 matches so far in the Serie A 2024/2025 season. Moreover, Thuram’s total G/A (goals + assists) is 17 for this season. His xG is 8.6, and the stats clearly depict that he has been in very good form in the ongoing season.
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The Frenchman will be a good fit for the Blues, as shown by his traits and the performances that he has put up for Inter in the ongoing season. Moreover, he has been in good form in the last few seasons and has the experience to lead the line for Chelsea. However, they will face stern competition from the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool for his signature. The Blues do have the financial capabilities to crack the deal for any amount. Only the summer transfer window will reveal what happens in this transfer saga.