Chelsea have been linked with a move for 20-year-old Atletico Madrid striker Samu Omorodion in recent weeks.
Samu Omorodion was on loan at La Liga club Alaves last season, and he managed to score nine goals in the league. The 20-year-old has been linked with a move to Chelsea, but a report from Marca claims that Chelsea have now abandoned their pursuit of the striker.
The 20-year-old is highly rated in Spanish football, and he has a bright future ahead of him. He could have been a quality long-term investment for Chelsea. It is no secret that the Blues will have to improve their attacking unit this summer.
Chelsea signed Nicolas Jackson last season from La Liga club Villarreal, but the Senegalese international has blown hot and cold. His performances were rather underwhelming, and Chelsea will have to bring in an upgrade on him. Samu Omorodion thus emerged as a viable target for the West London club.
Omorodion could transform the Chelsea attack
Omorodion is a prodigious talent with a bright future, and he could develop into a key player for the club in the coming seasons. He has returned to his parent club Atletico Madrid upon the expiry of his loan deal, and it will be interesting to see if the Spanish giants are willing to provide him with ample game time next season.
If they fail to do so, he should look to leave Atletico Madrid permanently this summer. The 20-year-old is too good to sit on the bench at a top club, and he should be playing regularly. A move to Chelsea will be an exceptional opportunity for him, and he would get to test himself at the highest level. The striker is reportedly valued at €50 million.
Chelsea have had two disappointing seasons, and they will look to bounce back strongly next term. Signing quality players will certainly help them make their mark, and it remains to be seen whether they can get a deal done for the highly rated striker.
The 20-year-old has the physical and technical attributes to do well in English, and he will look to hit the ground running. Despite their struggles in recent seasons, Chelsea are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the young Spaniard will certainly fancy his chances of playing for them.
