Chelsea targeting £85m “beast” who could revitalize Cole Palmer

Chelsea have shown a willingness to spend big on Premier League talent in recent transfer windows, with Moises Caicedo’s £115m move from Brighton being a prime example. Now, the Blues may be looking to raid another Premier League club this summer.

According to reports, Chelsea are monitoring West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus ahead of a potential transfer. The Ghanaian attacker has struggled for consistent form this season, with just 3 goals and 2 assists in 27 league appearances. However, he showed his quality last term with 8 goals and 9 assists for West Ham.

While Kudus has hit a dry spell, Chelsea’s Cole Palmer is also enduring a goal drought despite an otherwise impressive campaign. The England international hasn’t scored in 11 league games, his last goal coming in mid-January.

Kudus’ creative abilities could be key to getting Palmer firing again. The West Ham man ranks in the top 15% of forwards in Europe’s top 5 leagues for progressive passes per 90 minutes this season. His skill on the ball and vision could provide Palmer with the service he needs to rediscover his scoring touch.

At a reported £85m, Kudus wouldn’t come cheap. But he has the potential to form a dangerous partnership with Palmer and elevate Chelsea’s attack next season. The “beast”, as he’s been called, could be the spark Chelsea need to reignite their star man’s form.