Willian Borges has urged Chelsea to sign a £52M star, comparing his playing style to that of Eden Hazard. Enzo Fernandez’s potential punishment at Chelsea after a racism incident is also highlighted. Gary Cahill expressed his admiration for a 22-year-old Chelsea player, emphasizing his phenomenal performance.
Chelsea has reached an agreement to sign a £97M player and announced another world-class signing. Meanwhile, a top €90M Chelsea target has expressed his desire for more playing time like Cole Palmer and is seeking a club exit.
Chelsea is in discussions to sign a £42M talent to partner with Marc Cucurella. After over a month in the summer transfer market, Chelsea has made several key signings. These include Tosin Adarabioyo on a free transfer, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall for £30M, and young talents like Marc Guiu, Omari Kellyman, and Renato Veiga.
Chelsea is also targeting Rennes starlet Desire Doue, who has attracted interest from Bayern Munich and Tottenham. Analysts have praised Doue’s style, technique, and flair, comparing him to Jamal Musiala. Chelsea missed out on Musiala in 2019, but securing Doue could be a form of redemption. Doue, dubbed a “special talent,” has already made 76 senior appearances for Rennes and is known for his versatility and skill across multiple roles.
Primarily a left-sided attacking midfielder, Doue ranks highly among his peers in Europe for progressive passes, successful take-ons, interceptions, tackles, and shot-creating actions per 90 minutes. His statistics from last season in Ligue 1 highlight his creativity and combativeness, with 2.1 dribbles and 5.1 duels won per game.
Chelsea’s left flank has been a concern, with Mykhaylo Mudryk and Raheem Sterling underperforming.
Marc Cucurella, however, showed promise with Spain at Euro 2024, balancing defensive solidity with playmaking. Despite a challenging season, Cucurella ranks among the top Premier League full-backs for pass completion, tackles, and blocks per 90 minutes.
With the right adjustments, Chelsea could form a formidable left-sided duo with Doue and Cucurella. Doue’s defensive metrics and potential as a winger, combined with Cucurella’s strengths, could create overloads out wide, enhancing Chelsea’s attacking options.
Despite Chelsea’s turbulent recent years, there is optimism for the future, with Doue potentially growing into one of the Premier League’s finest. If Cucurella maintains his international form, Chelsea could have one of the most dynamic and deadly left-sided partnerships in the game.
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