Chelsea are ahead in the race for Michael Kayode, as Enzo Maresca could prioritise a new right-back ahead of the January window.
According to Inter-Live, Chelsea are the biggest threat to Inter Milan’s chances of signing Michael Kayode. The Fiorentina full-back has been in impressive form lately, as Enzo Maresca is keen to bolster the right-back area ahead of the January transfer window.
Chelsea could have been complacent about strengthening some areas more than others and may have left themselves short in a few specific positions. For instance, they could not sign a solid striker to compete with Nicolas Jackson, while there are doubts about either of their full-back areas.
Chelsea are still in the mix for Victor Osimhen and could look at other areas of their squad ahead of the January transfer window. Enzo Maresca might be considering bringing in a new right-back to bolster the area, with some persistent doubts creeping in about Reece James’s availability and Malo Gusto’s poise to make the role his own.
Both those right-backs have had problems integrating on a consistent basis, especially James, who remains sidelined with yet another injury. The Chelsea skipper has not even had a few games on the trot for over a year now, which has prompted Maresca to potentially look at a new option at right-back.
There are links to Jules Kounde, but those rumours come with complications, as Barcelona would not sanction the sale of an important player in January unless it is for a huge sum. Similarly, Chelsea are interested in Jeremie Frimpong. But again, Bayer Leverkusen are unlikely to entertain enquiries in the middle of the season.
Chelsea like Kayode
Michael Kayode has been on Chelsea’s radar, with Inter Milan also keen on the right-back from Fiorentina. The Blues are reportedly ahead of the competition for the 20-year-old highly-rated full-back, as he could emerge as a target that could be available for a transfer, with the Serie A outfit reported open to selling.
Kayode has impressed throughout last season and has proven his worth again for Fiorentina since the start of the current campaign. Hence, Chelsea would be eager to take a deeper look into what the 20-year-old brings to their side before deciding on a bid ahead of the January transfer window.
