In the recent weeks, there have been associations between Chelsea and a potential move for the Brazilian striker Deivid Washington. As per Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea will secure the services of the 18-year-old striker this week. It is anticipated that Santos will give the green light to a €20 million proposal from the Premier League outfit.
Several other European clubs are in association with the player. Nevertheless, Deivid is purportedly enthusiastic about becoming a part of Chelsea’s roster in the upcoming season. The €20 million proposition put forth by Chelsea is slated to be their conclusive bid for the attacker. There is an anticipation that the transaction will conclude in the near future.
Upon the completion of the transfer, the highly skilled young striker is to embark on a loan stint with Strasbourg. However, the 18-year-old requires consistent opportunities to showcase his abilities on the field. Hence, recognizing this, Chelsea acknowledges that they might not be able to furnish him with the necessary platform for regular game time.
What are Chelsea planning with the young striker?
Arranging a loan move for the upcoming season would align with the ideal trajectory for his growth and progress as a player. Such a move would provide him with the valuable experience he needs to refine his skills. The goal would be for him to return to Chelsea the following summer as an improved and more accomplished player.
Adding to this, Chelsea boasts a manager with a demonstrated history of successfully nurturing gifted young players. Mauricio Pochettino, renowned for his adeptness in developing talents, fostered the growth of numerous young individuals during his tenure at Espanyol, Southampton, and Tottenham Hotspur. Given his track record, Pochettino emerges as an ideal candidate to unlock the potential of the Brazilian striker in the upcoming stages of his career.
Should the purported €20 million deal come to fruition, it might be a significant bargain in the event. That the player successfully acclimates to English football and fulfills the high expectations set for him at Stamford Bridge.
Meanwhile, Chelsea is actively seeking to secure a dependable goal scorer for the forthcoming season. Hence, in pursuit of this objective, they have established connections with various strikers, among them Dusan Vlahović from Juventus.
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