Graham Potter’s Chelsea could make a bid for Marcus Thuram, a player Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal also want to sign in the January transfer window, according to FootMercato.
Chelsea could bid for Arsenal target Marcus Thuram
The French news outlet has claimed that Chelsea have now entered the race for Borussia Monchengladbach forward Thuram, who is out of contract at the German club at the end of the season.
The former Premier League and UEFA Champions League winners could make a bid for the 25-year-old, who played for France at the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
Chelsea are struggling for goals at the moment, and the Blues have reportedly identified the 25-year-old as a player who could solve their issues.
The Blues’ determination to sign Thuram in the middle of the season will come as a blow for London and Premier League rivals Arsenal.
Arsenal have also been linked with the Frenchman.
Gabriel Jesus is on the sidelines at the moment, and manager Mikel Arteta has been linked with replacement forwards.
MilanLive have reported that Arsenal are competing with Aston Villa, Crystal Palace and Atletico Madrid for the 25-year-old.
Mykhailo Mudryk 2.0?
Interestingly, Chelsea are competing with Arsenal for another attacking player.
According to The Guardian, Chelsea are ready to outbid Arsenal for Mykhailo Mudryk, although the Shakhtar Donetsk and Ukraine international winger himself prefers a move to the Gunners to the Blues.
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