Chelsea eyeing Atletico Madrid’s Samu Omorodion for £51m transfer
Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Atletico Madrid’s young striker Samu Omorodion this summer in order to improve their attacking options.
The Blues, who are set to appoint Enzo Maresca as their new manager, look keen to add new players to their team, and Omorodion has come up as a potential target.
The 20-year-old Spanish forward spent the previous season on loan at Alaves, where he netted eight goals in 34 La Liga games.
This urging performance has caught the interest of Chelsea’s recruitment team, who believe Omorodion has the potential to add major value to their forward line.
Fabrizio Romano, a highly known source in the football transfer market, has confirmed that the required agreements for Maresca’s work have been reached, enabling the new manager to build his squad.
With Nicolas Jackson, who scored 17 goals in 44 appearances last season, currently at the controls, the signing of Omorodion might give crucial depth and competition.
However, the projected £51 million price tag for Omorodion raises concerns about Chelsea’s transfer plan. Critics say that the club should sign a proven, seasoned goal-scorer who can guarantee 20+ goals in the Premier League, rather than another young star who may require time to adjust.
With such reservations, Chelsea’s interest in Omorodion shows their dedication to investing in youth and potential.
If the deal goes through, it will be interesting to see how Maresca integrates the young Spaniard into his plans and whether Omorodion can rise to the challenge of Premier League football.
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