Chelsea have been linked with an ambitious move for the Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins.
A report from a Teamtalk claims that Watkins is one of the players on the Chelsea radar and it remains to be seen whether the Blues make a formal approach to sign the player at the end of the season.
It is no secret that Chelsea will have to bring in attacking reinforcements at the end of the season and they need better players in order to compete for major trophies.
Nicolas Jackson has not been able to solve their goal-scoring problems since joining the club at the start of the season.
Ollie Watkins is one of the best strikers in the Premier League and he could prove to be a quality acquisition for Chelsea. A move to Stamford Bridge would be a step up in the player’s career as well and the England international could be tempted to join Chelsea.
The Blues are going through a rough patch right now but they are one of the biggest clubs in the world and they have a formidable squad. They have the resources to sign the best players in the world and Watkins will fancy his chances of winning major trophies with them.
The 28-year-old striker has scored 14 goals across all competitions this season and he has picked up 10 assists along the way as well.
He would certainly improve Chelsea in the final third with his goal scoring ability and creativity. His ability to bring others into the play and create opportunities for his teammates will add a new dimension to the Chelsea attack.
The striker is at the peak of his powers right now and he could transform Chelsea in the attack. He is used to playing in English football and he could hit the ground running at Chelsea if he joins the club.
However, he will be an expensive acquisition for Chelsea. The striker recently signed a contract with Aston Villa until the summer of 2028 and the West Midlands club will look to demand a substantial amount of money before sanctioning his departure.
Apart from Watkins, Chelsea are looking at a number of strikers but it is fair to assume that they will need to secure UEFA Champions League qualification in order to attract top quality players at the end of the season.
