Chelsea ‘working’ on a deal to signal Joaquín Panichelli

Chelsea are reportedly ‘working’ on a deal to signal Strasbourg striker Joaquín Panichelli, as per Spanish outlet Fichajes.

The Blues determined to strengthen the frontline by buying Liam Delap and João Pedro this summer season. The previous Ipswich City star has had a tough begin this season; after remaining sidelined over the previous few weeks as a consequence of an damage, he returned in opposition to Wolves within the Carabao Cup fourth spherical fixture.

Nonetheless, he picked up a pink card; consequently, he’s suspended for this weekend’s derby in opposition to Tottenham Hotspur within the Premier League. Alternatively, Pedro loved a vibrant begin, serving to his facet win the Membership World Cup by scoring within the semi-final and remaining.

Furthermore, the Brazilian made 5 aim contributions within the first 4 Premier League video games. Nonetheless, he has did not make any aim contributions within the final seven matches throughout all competitions.

Chelsea, in the meantime, have bought Emanuel Emegha from Strasbourg following his spectacular performances final time period, and he’ll be part of subsequent summer season. Nonetheless, Fichajes state that Chelsea wish to raid their sister membership as soon as once more and have recognized Panichelli as a severe possibility following his spectacular begin this season.

Strasbourg determined to signal the Argentinian to exchange Emegha, and he has already showcased his productiveness in Ligue 1 this season, scoring 10 targets in 13 appearances throughout all competitions. He even netted two targets in opposition to Paris Saint-Germain at Parc des Princes earlier this month.

Panichelli to Chelsea

The West London membership have already began ‘working’ to lure the 23-year-old to Stamford Bridge subsequent summer season, with the ahead nonetheless having 4 years left in his present contract.

Panichelli is 6ft 3in tall, robust, and environment friendly in ending off his possibilities; furthermore, he works exhausting with out possession. So, he is perhaps a shrewd acquisition for Chelsea ought to they buy him.

Nonetheless, contemplating Chelsea have already got Delap and Pedro with Emegha set to hitch subsequent summer season, Chelsea don’t have sufficient room for one more centre-forward.

In the meantime, following a hard-fought victory over Wolves within the Carabao Cup fourth spherical fixture, Chelsea will tackle Spurs within the league this weekend earlier than going through off in opposition to Qarabag within the Champions League subsequent week.