Chelsea are reportedly keen on signing Swiss international defender Nico Elvedi from Bundesliga club Borussia Monchengladbach.
A report from TEAMtalk has claimed that Chelsea are plotting a January move for Borussia Monchengladbach defender Nico Elvedi. The Bundesliga club value the Swiss defender at around £30 million.
Nico Elvedi: A Reliable Defender
Nico Elvedi is a proven performer in the Bundesliga, and he should prove to be a quality acquisition for Chelsea. The Blues are currently without club captain Reece James because of his latest injury, and they will need to bring in more depth at the back when the transfer window reopens in January.
James has had his fair share of injury problems in the last few years. Elvedi could prove to be a useful option to have. The Swiss defender can operate as a full-back as well as a central defender. He is versatile enough to operate in a number of roles and could be an asset for Mauricio Pochettino during the second half of the campaign.
Chelsea Calling?
Chelsea will be hoping to finish the season strongly and secure Champions League qualification. They need better players to do well during the second half of the campaign, and Elvedi would certainly be a quality addition. Meanwhile, the reported £30 million asking price seems quite fair and reasonable for someone with his experience and quality.
Elvedi could easily justify the investment in the coming months. It remains to be seen whether Chelsea can follow up on their interest with an official proposal to sign the player and get the deal done. There is no doubt that they have the financial muscle to pull off the transfer.
Chelsea have been very active in the transfer market under their new owners, and they will be desperate to improve their squad and plug the gaps during the January transfer window. A club of their stature should be challenging for league titles instead, they are in the mid-table positions right now.
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Signing quality players in January will certainly help them bounce back strongly and finish the second half of the season on a high. Elvedi will be attracted to the idea of competing in the Premier League and he will want to showcase his qualities at a high level. The transfer would be ideal for all parties and it remains to be seen how the situation unfolds.
