Chelsea Offered Chance to Sign West Ham Forward Mohammed Kudus
Chelsea have been offered the chance to sign West Ham forward Mohammed Kudus, according to Sky Sports. The Blues have not said no at this stage and are considering whether to add the 24-year-old to their list of attacking targets.
During discussions, Chelsea were asked about the potential availability of their goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. The Spain international worked with West Ham manager Graham Potter when they were together at Brighton. As Sky Sports reports, if Chelsea sign a new goalkeeper, it is likely to be before they leave for the US for next week’s Club World Cup.
Enzo Maresca’s side are targeting a move for AC Milan’s Mike Maignan, and he has told the Serie A side he wants to move to Stamford Bridge. The 29-year-old’s AC Milan contract runs out next summer, and he will not sign a new deal. Milan would lose the France No 1 on a free transfer next summer. As Sky Sports notes, speaking on the Transfer Talk Podcast, Sam Tighe explains why Mike Maignan would be a huge upgrade for Chelsea.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are in no rush to sign Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens before the Club World Cup. The England U21 international is a top target, and Chelsea are exploring the parameters of a deal. As Sky Sports reports, new Chelsea signing Liam Delap will definitely go to the Club World Cup next week.
The 22-year-old’s £30m move from Ipswich to Chelsea was confirmed on Wednesday night as he signed a six-year deal. Delap was due to go to the Under-21 Euros in Slovakia with England this month, but this is a unique scenario because the Club World Cup is a new FIFA tournament. As Sky Sports notes, Delap and Palmer worked together to great effect in the Man City academy.
Sky Sports’ Sam Blitz notes that Delap is not just someone to boost Chelsea’s firepower – he’s another forward to get the best out of Chelsea’s star player in Palmer. Brian Barry-Murphy, the coach who worked with both players in the Man City Elite Development Squad, tells Sky Sports that “I think they’re so linked because of the ability of one to serve the other.”
In conclusion, Chelsea are considering a move for West Ham forward Mohammed Kudus, while also exploring other targets such as Mike Maignan and Jamie Gittens. The Blues are also set to take new signing Liam Delap to the Club World Cup next week. As Sky Sports reports, Delap’s partnership with Palmer could be key to unlocking the best out of Chelsea’s star player.
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