Chelsea Pursues “Ice-Cold” £202k-per-week Star as Potential Jackson Successor

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has overseen an impressive attacking output this season, with the Blues scoring the third-most goals in the Premier League. Now the club appears to be looking to further bolster their offensive options.

Reports indicate Chelsea has made contact regarding Paris Saint-Germain striker Randal Kolo Muani. The 26-year-old French international has struggled for playing time in Paris and could be available in the January transfer window.

Chelsea is said to be “very keen” on Kolo Muani due to his versatility across the front line. However, they face competition from other Premier League clubs including Manchester United, Tottenham, and Arsenal.

While Kolo Muani has only managed 2 goals in limited minutes this season, he demonstrated his quality last year with 15 goals and 14 assists in 32 Bundesliga appearances for Eintracht Frankfurt. That form earned him a €95 million move to PSG last summer.

German legend Lothar Matthaus has praised Kolo Muani as a “future superstar” who is “ice-cold in front of goal.” His statistical profile compares favorably to Chelsea’s current striker Nicolas Jackson:

Adding a player of Kolo Muani’s caliber could provide healthy competition for Jackson and give Chelsea another dangerous attacking option as they push up the table. At £202,000 per week, he would be a significant investment, but one that could pay dividends if he recaptures his Bundesliga form.