Chelsea linked with shock Gerard Moreno move
The attacking department of the Chelsea squad needs quality additions this summer.
The reports in Spain suggested that Chelsea are linked with shock Gerard Moreno move.
The Spain international joined Villarreal from Espanyol for a fee in the region of 20 million euros in July 2018. His contract expires in the summer of 2023.
The striker has banged in 30 goals and provided 11 assists in 46 matches this term on all fronts.
The 29-year-old is considered to be one of the best strikers in Spain. Moreno has also left his mark at the international stage after netting 5 goals in 13 senior appearances for the Spain national team.
He will be high in demand this summer, with him having enjoyed a sublime season for Villarreal this term.
The Blues are looking to sign a striker and have identified the 29-year-old as potential transfer target.
The report claims that Chelsea manager has extensively scouted Moreno and is considering a move for the striker.
Thomas Tuchel is a long term admirer of Moreno and believes he can get the most out of the Spain international.
The Spain international provides a unique blend between a classic center-forward and the modern striker. He has the quality and the experience to make an immediate impact.
According to the report, “Chelsea are eyeing Villarreal striker Gerard Moreno. Blues boss Thomas Tuchel is keen on bringing in a new centre-forward to Stamford Bridge due to Timo Werner’s struggles in front of goal. Fichajes reports Spanish star Moreno has been identified as an alternative to Borussia Dortmund striker Haaland following a superb season at Villarreal. It has been stated that Chelsea will only move for Moreno should they be priced out of a deal to sign Haaland.”
TOP FOOTBALL TRANSFERS
Villarreal are not in a position where they need to sell and would like to keep hold of the striker, but right offer may force the club to consider a deal.
Good signing for Chelsea?
Gerard Moreno stands as an excellent option for Chelsea.
He will be an ideal choice for Tuchel as he ticks all the right boxes in terms of what he demands from his attackers.
Stylistically, he would be a great fit in Chelsea.
Chelsea fans would certainly love to see him arrive at the club.
It will be interesting to see if Chelsea make their move for the 29-year-old in the coming weeks.
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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.
