In a recent tweet, renowned journalist Ekrem Konur has revealed that Chelsea have launched a cash plus player offer for Borussia Dortmund forward Erling Haaland this summer. It is understood that the Blues have tabled a bid of €70m to secure the signature of the Norwegian striker during this summer transfer window.
https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1404747442843684864
Haaland’s Outstanding Form In German Football Last Season
Haaland enjoyed another exceptional campaign at Signal Iduna Park after putting in several match-winning displays as the spearhead of Dortmund’s attack. The Norwegian sensation banged in 41 goals and grabbed 12 assists in 41 appearances for the German club last season across multiple competitions.
The 20-year-old has been a consistent performer in the final third as he averaged 3.3 shots, 1.0 key passes and 1.1 dribbles per 90 minutes in the 2020-21 Bundesliga campaign. However, he needs to work on improving his link-up play based on his pass success rate of 72.7% in league football (stats via whoscored).
Haaland is currently one of the most feared strikers in European football, so Thomas Tuchel can expect him to make an instant impact at Stamford Bridge if he can get the Norwegian striker on board this summer.
Will Giving Up Abraham Plus €70m For Haaland Be A Good Move For The Blues?
Haaland is blessed with electric pace and can be an unforgiving finisher up top. He has a knack for finding space in the final third and can get some shots in on-target. Standing at 1.94m, the Norway international can be a towering presence deep inside the opposition half and can make some clever runs both with or without the ball in the attacking third.
A proven goal-scorer like Haaland will be a massive coup for Chelsea as he has what it takes to lead the line for them for years to come if Tuchel can bring him to the English capital during this summer transfer window. At 20, the Dortmund star is a generational talent which makes him a good fit for the West London giants in this off-season.
Tammy Abraham is currently surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge after failing to impress under Tuchel’s tutelage. Hence, it makes sense for Chelsea to give him up in a bid to secure Haaland’s signature before the start of the new campaign. It will undeniably be an excellent move as the Norwegian whizkid will bring plenty of goals to Tuchel’s attack that struggled to fire on all cylinders at times in the previous campaign.
