Chelsea Gains made under Enzo MarescaThe club's management this season, but plans to move towards higher levels through some good signings.
Winter activity is expected, with Maresca keen to sign a new centre-back after the fitness decline of Benoit Badiashile and Wesley Fofana, but the longer plan suggests there is a desire to sign a new centre-forward.
Chelsea are chasing a talented striker
According to what was reported by the German newspaper Bild. Via Sport Witness Chelsea are pushing hard to sign Stefanos Tzimas in the summer transfer window, as the PAOK Thessaloniki striker, on loan in Germany with Nuremberg, is attracting the interest of some prominent suitors.
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Liverpool are also thought to be in the mix, but the report suggests that it is Stamford Bridge that is shaping up to look like a likely destination for the 19-year-old, who has been named as the favorite and has no qualms about paying €25m (£21m). ) Asking price.
It's a complicated deal: Nuremberg will look to activate the loaner's purchase option before making an immediate profit, something Chelsea are happy to oblige.
Why does Chelsea want Stefanos Tzimas?
Chelsea have a fantastic striker in Nicholas Jackson, who is 23 years old He scored 23 goals and nine assists During 55 matches in the English Premier League. However, he is not perfect, as he has gone five straight matches without scoring a goal.
Christopher Nkunku has struggled with frustration throughout his time in west London Targeted by Bayern MunichWhich means the Blues will have space to add to their rich and abundant front line. Tzimas could be the perfect signing, able to compete with Jackson without rocking the boat too badly.
This certainly does not mean that the Greek player cannot take down the Senegalese striker in time Talent scout Jacek Kulej It has already been hailed as a “monster in the making.”
that it He scored eight goals Across 14 games (ten starts) in the Bundesliga this season, he has missed just 11 big chances and is averaging 1.5 dribbles per game, showing progress that will serve him well as he looks to replace Jackson as Chelsea's key number nine in the long term. .
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League statistics 24/25 – Stefanos Tzimas vs Nicholas Jackson |
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Match statistics (per 90) |
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Objectives |
0.78 |
0.53 |
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Helps |
0.10 |
0.23 |
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The footage was taken |
3.99 |
3.34 |
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It touches that. pen |
7.49 |
6.10 |
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Complete the pass |
62.5% |
75.3% |
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Progressive passes |
1.65 |
1.41 |
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Holds progressivism |
3.11 |
2.23 |
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Successful turnouts |
2.04 |
1.00 |
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He treats |
0.97 |
0.82 |
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Statistics via FBref |
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Jackson is clearly playing at a higher level, competing against Premier League defenders, but he is also around five years older than Tzimas and is already being surpassed in a number of key metrics.
Tzimas' relentless strength and desire to push the game forward is something that could be perfect for Chelsea. The surgical departure of Three Lions star Cole Palmer is sure to work out Created 18 big chances In the Premier League this season.
Such a signing will only fuel Chelsea's exciting project over the coming years. He won't replace Jackson on offense, but Tzimas has every sign of becoming an elite forward in the coming years, and should be signed.
