Chelsea have ‘approached’ Stuttgart’s German centre-forward Nick Woltemade over a attainable switch to Stamford Bridge this summer time, based on German switch skilled Julian Agardi.
Current studies from a number of media retailers point out Chelsea need to add a second striker to their squad following the profitable signing of England U21 ahead Liam Delap from Ipswich City.
The membership have been closely linked with a transfer for Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Ekitike, however the German membership’s steep valuation of the participant has made the deal inconceivable.
It seems the Blues have now set their sights on Woltemade, who’s valued at £25m by Transfermarkt, as a cut-price centre-forward possibility for his or her assault.
In keeping with Agardi, Chelsea made an method to Woltemade earlier than the U21 Euro match kicked off in Slovakia.
The German journalist provides that the East Londoners knowledgeable the 6ft 4in ahead, who netted a hat-trick for Germany U21 on Friday, that they have been retaining tabs on him whereas additionally evaluating his present cope with Stuttgart.
With a contract on the MHPArena that runs till 2028, Die Schwaben are resolved on retaining Woltemade amid Chelsea’s curiosity, as Agardi notes that the membership are set to open talks over a possible wage improve for the German ahead.
Lower-price possibility
Following his free switch from Werder Bremen final season, Woltemade emerged as one of many breakout stars within the Bundesliga and stood out as a brilliant spark in Stuttgart’s disappointing marketing campaign, which ended with a ninth-place end.
He netted 17 targets and a pair of assists throughout all competitions for Sebastian Hoeneß’s facet, together with a objective within the DFB Pokal last, which helped the membership safe European qualification for subsequent season. It’s no shock, then, that the membership are actually seeking to maintain him.
Nevertheless, like many younger stars throughout Europe, the Premier League—broadly thought to be the perfect league on the planet—presents a novel attract, making them keen to maneuver to England.
Chelsea’s qualification for the Champions League may additionally function a major attraction in luring the prolific German ahead to Stamford Bridge this summer time.
Ought to Woltemade reject Stuttgart’s contract talks and pursue a Premier League transfer as a substitute, Die Schwaben will nearly definitely demand a sizeable charge—and Chelsea will hope it’s not as steep because the one quoted for Ekitike by Frankfurt.
