According to a recent report by the Sun, Chelsea are interested in securing the services of Callum Wilson from AFC Bournemouth when the transfer window opens in January. It is believed that the Pensioners boss Maurizio Sarri is looking to recruit a new forward during the winter transfer window and the £35m-rated English striker fits the bill perfectly.
The Rapid Rise Of Callum Wilson
Wilson has enjoyed a rich vein of form for the Cherries this season. He has already scored a bunch of goals in the Premier League to help Eddie Howe’s side climb up to the 6th place in the Premier League standings. The 26-year-old’s incredible run of form has seen him rewarded with a place in Gareth Southgate’s England squad for the upcoming international break.
The Coventry born centre-forward has made 13 appearances for the Cherries this term, finding the back of the net seven times while creating five assists across all competitions.
He could be a potential solution to Chelsea’s lack of consistency in front of the opposition goal. The likes of Olivier Giroud and Alvaro Morata have not been able to score goals consistently even though their recent form has been semi decent.
What Will The English Forward Add To Emery’s Team?
Wilson is incredibly pacey and has a knack for making some good runs behind the opposition defence. He is also a very accomplished finisher and even when he is not firing on all cylinders up top, the English forward contributes in other ways by holding up the ball and setting up his teammates in the final third.
Is It The Right Move For The Blues Of London?
The addition of the Cherries talent would undoubtedly improve Sarri’s attacking options at Stamford Bridge. At 26, Wilson is currently playing at the peak of his career which means that the Pensioners would get immediate results if they manage to lure him to West London in January.
Moreover, the English forward has a lot of prior experience in the Premier League which means that it won’t take him much time to settle into a new club. Sarri should do everything in his power to recruit this sensational Bournemouth forward as he could potentially fire Chelsea into a strong top 3 finish at the end of this season.
