Chelsea are reportedly keen on signing Nottingham Forest winger Brennan Johnson, whose price tag is £50 million.
A report from 90min claims that Chelsea have made an enquiry to sign Brennan Johnson after an impressive campaign in the Premier League in 2022/23. Johnson has been linked with clubs like Tottenham Hotspur as well.
The talented young attacker scored ten goals in the Premier League last season, and he has the potential to develop into a reliable long-term solution. Chelsea wanted to bring in a quality winger before the summer transfer window closes, and they were hoping to sign Michael Olise.
They even activated his release clause to prise him away from Crystal Palace. However, the French winger has now decided to sign an extension with the Eagles, and Chelsea are forced to look at potential alternatives.
The Blues have thus set their sights on Brennan Johnson. The Nottingham Forest forward is highly talented and he has a big future ahead of him. He has the attributes to develop into a quality Premier League winger, and he should prove to be an impressive acquisition for Chelsea.
It will be interesting to see how Chelsea accommodate the Nottingham Forest winger in their starting lineup. Johnson will want to play regularly at Stamford Bridge this season, and the Blues already have players like Raheem Sterling, Mykhailo Mudryk and Noni Madueke at their disposal.
None of the three players will want to accept a squad role at Chelsea. So Mauricio Pochettino will have to shuffle his pack consistently in order to ensure that every player gets ample game time. Meanwhile, Johnson is valued at £50 million, and Chelsea certainly have the financial resources to get the deal done.
The Blues have been very active in the transfer market since their takeover, signing a number of top-class players over the past year. Chelsea had a disappointing 2022/23 Premier League campaign, finishing 12th in the league table. They will be looking to make amends this term and get back to the top four. Players like Johnson will certainly help them improve going forward, and he will add goals and trickery to the attack.
The opportunity to play for a big club like Chelsea will be an attractive proposition for the talented young winger, and it would be a major step up in his career. The winger is likely to be attracted to the idea of playing at Stamford Bridge this season, and it remains to be seen whether Chelsea can come to an agreement with their fellow Premier League club soon.
