Chelsea leading the race for Genoa forward Krzysztof Piatek

Chelsea are showing strong interest in Krzysztof Piatek.

The reports in England suggested that Chelsea are leading the race for Genoa forward Krzysztof Piatek.

The Poland international joined Genoa from Cracovia for a fee in the region of 4.5 million euros in July 2018. His contract expires in the summer of 2022.

Piatek has played 7 times for Genoa since signing from Cracovia, scoring 12 goals.

The 23-year-old is considered to be one of the best forwards in Poland.

Krzysztof Piatek has represented Poland at Under-20 and Under-21 level, winning 15 caps and scoring 3 goals, before making his senior international debut in September 2018. As a member of Poland national football team, Piatek won one cap.

The Poland international has impressed in Serie A this season and is starting to attract the interest of bigger clubs.

Maurizio Sarri wants to sign a new forward and Krzysztof Piatek is one of the names at the top of his wishlist.

The Poland international is thought to perfectly fit the profile of forward Maurizio Sarri wants to target in the winter transfer window.

According to Teamtalk, “Chelsea are reportedly planning a €35million January swoop for Liverpool, Man City and Tottenham attacking target Krzysztof Piatek. The 23-year-old Genoa frontman has made a sensational start to the new Serie A season, scoring 12 times in just seven games so far this term. That form has alerted a number of Europe’s big hitters to sit up and take notice, with Leicester, Wolves and Everton also said to have scouted the Poland international. However, the report in Gazzetta dello Sport claims that Chelsea are the frontrunners for Piatek, having already sounded out the player’s representatives over a potential move in the new year.”

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Genoa are not in a position where they need to sell and would like to keep hold of the forward, but right offer may force the club to consider a deal.

Undoubtedly he would be a fantastic recruit for Chelsea.