Chelsea can sign a bigger talent than Ekitike for £65m “Maverick” (Move)

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca will chase the glory of the club’s World Cup, but he certainly doesn’t see the ball as a potential signing.

Defender Tomas Araujo is linked to the relocation to Stamford Bridge. Elsewhere, Jamie Gittens is a major offensive target and the Blues are eager to reach an agreement for him soon.

Coupled with the fact that Maresca has signed up for Liam Delap, it shows that the manager is planning a major overhaul this summer.

Hugo Ekitiké is another key goal, and as Manchester United rises interest in young strikers, it may be time to take action.

Latest news about Chelsea’s pursuit

Despite being one of the Blues’ highest transfer targets, it now appears that the Red Devils are looking to secure his signature this summer.

According to reports, the price was reported at 100 million euros (£85 million), which was a big expense for Bruce as they tried to strengthen their offensive choices.

Last season, the Frenchman scored 22 goals and grabbed 12 assists, becoming one of the most popular talents on the mainland.

The forward will compete with Delap and Nicolas Jackson, who will play a role in the team if he moves to London, but with price-based, Maresca will determine to make him his primary option.

That is, this summer, may he be able to act for another young man? Especially as a player on the club radar, it looks like he will leave their current club before.

Why should Chelsea restart Jhon Duran’s move

The Columbia striker approached moving to Stamford Bridge last summer but eventually decided to stay in Villa.

Unai Emery couldn’t refuse a offer of about £65 million for the talented killer, who moved to the Middle East in January.

Duran may leave al-Nassr in the summer and have a chance to restart the move for the players among other suitors, according to reports from Saudi Arabia (according to the Metro). It is said that if an exit opportunity arises, the club that is not named is interested in lending him to sign.

Although Ekitiké shines in the Bundesliga in Frankfurt last semester, is there a case that Duran is a bigger talent?

When comparing the two strikers by FBREF, Duran not only hit more than last semester’s 90 shots (4.26 vs 4) shots (4.26 vs 4) last semester, but he also recorded more shots from the target (1.92 vs 1.55 per 90) and won aerial performance last season (50% vs 46.8%), winning higher aerial treatment.

Given that he is still young and may have a high ceiling on growth, Duran has already scored 12 goals in 55 Premier League games, he may be a better striker at the club.

After his outstanding first half of the first half of Villa’s 2024/25 season, football talented scout Jacek Kulig described him as a “monster in production” and scored 12 goals for his new club in 18 games, fulfilling that claim.

If Duran is available, Maresca will have to remain on high alert for the next few weeks, especially if his cost is below ekitike’s £85m.

In the words of analyst Ben Mattinson, he might be a “maverick” who, despite being different from Ekitike, has proven himself in the top flight in England.