Chelsea are keen to bring one versatile star back to Stamford Bridge. They sold the player for only £8.9 million back in 2019 to Italian club but are now willing to bring him back this summer.
The Blues are heading for a busy summer transfer window. Enzo Maresca wants to improve almost all areas on the pitch. The Italian has already identified some key players as his summer targets. On the other hand, many stars are constantly getting linked with a move to the West London club.
One position Chelsea want to improve this summer is right-back. The club is worried about Reece James due to his injury issues. The Englishman has missed many games in recent years due to injury. On the other hand, Malo Gusto has failed to impress due to his inconsistent performances.
Chelsea linked with summer move for their academy superstar
According to TBR Football, Chelsea are showing interest in Ola Aina. Aina currently plays for Nottingham Forest. He is 28 years old and represents Nigeria on the international level. With the amazing form this season, Aina has attracted interest from multiple top clubs.
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Aina came up through Chelsea academy. But, the Blues sold him to Italian side Torino for just £8.7 million in 2019. Later, the player started impressing and secured a move back to Premier League in summer 2023. Ever since joining Forest, he has been one of the best versatile players in England.
Aina can play as both right back and left back. In addition, he can even play as right midfielder and left wing back. This makes him a key asset for Forest. This season he has played in all 29 Premier League games for Forest and helped them to stay on 3rd position in points table.
Aina represented England on various youth stages. Later he decided ro play for Nigerian and has 37 caps for the African giants. It will be interesting to see what the next chapter brings in Aina’s career this summer.
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