Chelsea are considering a massive £90 million January bid for RB Leipzig star Lois Openda amidst their search for attacking reinforcements.
Openda’s potential has caught the eye of several top European teams including Chelsea and Manchester United. But Leipzig will demand an exorbitant sum for their promising young forward.
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino, who is likely to play an influential role in the club’s January transfers, may see Openda as a way to add firepower. However, spending such a massive amount on an unproven player could draw scrutiny.
Pochettino has preached patience as he integrates a squad filled with young summer signings. But with Chelsea’s attack misfiring, the chance to sign Lois Openda may be tempting. According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Pochettino is considering the possibility of signing the talented Belgian.
However, manager Mauricio Pochettino remains focused on prime targets Victor Osimhen and Ivan Toney as more proven options.
While Openda’s potential intrigues Chelsea, spending such an exorbitant fee for the untested 23-year-old could contradict Pochettino’s desire for prudent transfers. Openda may be an unrealistic luxury purchase.
Pochettino is likely to be aware of Chelsea’s need for more clinical finishing. And with his influential voice in January dealings, he may steer the club towards more established goalscorers like Osimhen and Toney.
Ivan Toney’s proven Premier League scoring could give Chelsea’s forward line an instant boost. He would be an excellent acquisition for the Blues.
While Openda’s upside is enticing, Pochettino recognizes that experience is paramount for Chelsea’s misfiring attack. Thus, Openda, we might have to steer clear for now.
Securing his attacking targets within budget should be Pochettino’s focus. Rather than an extravagant risk like Openda, the logical move may be opting for pragmatism with Osimhen or Toney.
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