This summer, Chelsea is reportedly eyeing a new striker to strengthen their squad. They had previously signed Marc Guiu from Barcelona but are still considering adding another forward before the season kicks off.
Ollie Watkins, a key striker for Aston Villa, has been linked with a potential move to Chelsea. This speculation follows an impressive season under manager Unai Emery, where Watkins scored 19 goals and provided 13 assists, helping Aston Villa secure a fourth-place finish in the Premier League and a spot in the Champions League for the first time.
Former Chelsea defender Glen Johnson believes Watkins would be eager to join Chelsea if given the opportunity. Johnson suggests that Watkins might be willing to leave Aston Villa, even though they have qualified for the Champions League, to join a club with Chelsea’s stature.
Despite Villa’s successful season, Johnson feels that Chelsea, as a larger club with a history of success, might appeal to Watkins. He notes that Chelsea, despite recent struggles, is likely to bounce back and that Watkins could play a significant role in their resurgence.
Johnson remarked that Watkins showed his quality during his limited appearances for England at the Euros, where the team performed better with him on the pitch.
He believes that Watkins would be a valuable addition to Chelsea and can see the potential for this transfer to happen.
According to Johnson, while there are reasons for Watkins to stay at Villa, such as their recent achievements, the allure of playing for a club like Chelsea could be a strong motivating factor for him to make the switch.
Leave a Reply