Chelsea have had a couple of vivid patches this season however surprising runs of type, like their ongoing four-match winless streak, have meant that they aren’t near difficult Arsenal to the Premier League and require extra squad depth and high quality.
The board’s latest investments, particularly on the offensive division, haven’t precisely paid off so they could look into making a couple of extra additions subsequent 12 months and it’s beginning to seem like they may flip to a rival to strengthen their ranks.
In keeping with TEAMtalk, Chelsea are ‘lurking with curiosity’ over Arsenal teenager Ethan Nwaneri. After a promising finish to final season, his function beneath Mikel Arteta has decreased this time round with solely 446 minutes beneath {the teenager}’s belt.
Nwaneri is an thrilling attacking midfielder, who has additionally been used on the correct flank in latest months, so his versatility mixed with a sky-high potential are positive to have appealed to Chelsea. The participant is valued at £35 million on Transfermarkt.
Chelsea may not get their man
Ethan Nwaneri is a strong participant. The 18-year-old is likely one of the greatest homegrown gamers Arsenal have produced lately, however with a decreased function in the previous couple of months, his frustration doesn’t come as a shock.
Bukayo Saka’s return to full health, coupled with Eberechi Eze’s and Noni Madueke’s purchases in the summertime, have meant that Nwaneri’s function within the squad has been curtailed and with Kai Havertz additionally because of return to motion quickly, issues don’t look vivid.
Nevertheless, as he appears to regain his ft as soon as extra, it might come as a really huge shock if he joins Chelsea the place the competitors for locations, particularly on the wings is greater than wherever else, whereas their quantity 10 function belongs to Cole Palmer.
It is not going to come as a shock if Arsenal are ready to dump Nwaneri to be able to assist his growth, presumably as quickly as within the January switch window, however possibly, they want to ship him out on mortgage and never lose him completely.
