Chelsea maintain talks to signal Feyenoord star Anis Hadj Moussa

Chelsea have expressed curiosity in signing extremely rated Feyenoord proper winger Anis Hadj Moussa, in accordance with Santi Aouna.

In the summertime of 2024, Hadj-Moussa accomplished a transfer to Feyenoord, and the winger has since contributed to 26 targets throughout 66 appearances for the Dutch facet.

Hadj Moussa additionally enhanced his status on the Africa Cup of Nations, the place Nigeria eradicated Algeria 2–0 within the quarter-finals. But, he nonetheless emerged as an vital participant for Vladimir Petković’s crew, supplying two assists through the match.

Earlier than leaving for AFCON, the Algerian had been productive for the Dutch membership this season, showing in 23 matches and scoring seven targets and including three assists throughout all competitions.

Now, in accordance with Aouna, Chelsea have expressed curiosity in a possible switch of Hadj-Moussa to strengthen Liam Rosenior’s frontline.

The French switch skilled provides that the Blues have held talks ‘in current days’ with the Algerian worldwide’s consultant, Mohamed Dahmane, to debate his attainable switch to Stamford Bridge.

In what seems to be a lift for the West London outfit, Aouna claims that Feyenoord are nicely conscious of Chelsea’s curiosity, and whereas they’re completely satisfied to retain him on the membership, they may sanction his sale this January in the event that they obtain a very good provide.

Thrilling winger

Chelsea’s reported curiosity in Antoine Semenyo underlines the membership’s continued want so as to add high quality within the large areas.

Whereas Hadj-Moussa remains to be within the early phases of his improvement and doesn’t but provide the identical positional versatility as Semenyo, it’s clear why Chelsea need him.

Each gamers share comparable bodily profiles and aim threats and contribute creatively. Hadj-Moussa, particularly, has excelled in probability creation this season, rating within the high 2% of comparable Eredivisie gamers for shot-creating actions per 90 (5.25), in accordance with FBref.

Nonetheless, it’s onerous to see the place the Algerian will match into an already crowded right-wing place at Chelsea. The Blues presently have Pedro Neto, Alejandro Garnacho, Jamie Bynoe-Gittens and Tyrique George as choices on the precise.

On the similar time, Portuguese teen Geovany Quenda will even be becoming a member of the membership subsequent summer time from Sporting CP, making the left wing place totally stocked.

Whereas Hadj-Moussa would little doubt be a top quality addition contemplating his potential, the prospects of normal taking part in time could be of eager curiosity to the Algerian, who will seemingly command a price above his £17m Transfermarkt valuation.