According to Football Insider, he is on the shortlist of Premier League rivals Arsenal, but the player would prefer to move to a foreign league. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops.
The player needs to play more often at this stage of his career, and Chelsea will not be able to provide him with that opportunity. They have provided him with just seven league starts this season. A player of his quality deserves more opportunities. The attacker has 14 goals and five assists to his name in all competitions this season, and he could prove to be a quality acquisition for most teams.
It will be interesting to see where he ends up. Chelsea are hoping to recoup £52 million for him.
There is no doubt that he could’ve been a useful acquisition for Arsenal. The North London outfit need more depth in the attacking unit, and the 27-year-old would have added goals and creativity to the side. He’s at the peak of his powers, and he will be desperate to get back to his best. His hunger to succeed would have been a bonus for Arsenal if they managed to get the deal done.
Signing a quality attacker should be a priority for Arsenal this summer. They need an upgrade on Gabriel Jesus, and it will be interesting to see if they can sign a reliable centre forward. A quality striker could be a huge difference for them in the final third, and help them win a major trophy.
Meanwhile, Chelsea need attacking reinforcements as well. They should look to invest in a dynamic attacker who is capable of operating on either flank. They need a quality centre forward as well. Nicolas Jackson has done reasonably well for them, but he is not good enough to lead the line for a team, hoping to win the league or the Champions League in future. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.
