According to sources, Chelsea is keeping a careful eye on Christantus Uche, a midfielder for Getafe, and has made an inquiry regarding the Nigerian. Joao Felix, Pedro Neto, and Jadon Sancho were the most well-known additions to the Blues’ string of summer acquisitions. The market hasn’t been open for long, but as January draws nearer, speculation about potential players Chelsea may want to buy is beginning to surface.
Spanish publication Relevo claims that the Blues have asked about Uche of Getafe and are reportedly closely monitoring him. Arriving from Spanish third-tier team Ceuta for €500,000 in the summer, the 21-year-old signed a four-year contract with Getafe, a La Liga team. The report claims that Uche, who has been one of La Liga’s top players this season, would fit in with a team like Chelsea in the Premier League due to his strength and pace.
Chelsea battle with Premier League team for Christantus Uche
The Getafe winger Christantus Uche is a target for Chelsea, Arsenal, and Tottenham Hotspur. It would be interesting to see if the three Premier League clubs can finalize the transfer, as Fichajes claims that they are all interested in the 21-year-old La Liga attacker. Both winger and offensive midfielder are roles that Uche can play. More depth and skill in the squad would be beneficial to all three clubs, and the 21-year-old would be a long-term investment. Where the Nigerian winds up in the end is still unknown. For him, any of the three clubs might be alluring.
Chelsea has a wealth of midfield alternatives, but it’s unclear what they would do with Uche and where he would play. Romeo Lavia, Moises Caicedo, and Enzo Fernandez are the team’s primary midfield options, and it would be difficult to replace any of them for consistent playing time. Additionally, young players Lesley Ugochukwu and Andrey Santos are on loan at Strasbourg and Southampton, respectively.
