Chelsea Targets £100m Premier League Star Reminiscent of Eden Hazard

Chelsea is reportedly setting its sights on acquiring Manchester City winger Jack Grealish this summer, in a move that could bolster their attacking options. The £100 million star has been likened to former Chelsea legend Eden Hazard due to his dribbling ability and style of play.

Grealish, who joined Manchester City in 2021 for a record-breaking fee, has found himself with limited playing time this season under manager Pep Guardiola. Despite this, the 29-year-old has shown flashes of brilliance when given the opportunity, completing an impressive 1.9 successful dribbles per 90 minutes.

Chelsea’s interest in Grealish comes as they continue to search for a long-term replacement for Hazard, who left the club for Real Madrid in 2019. The Belgian winger was a fan favorite at Stamford Bridge, scoring 110 goals and providing 78 assists in 352 appearances during his seven-year tenure.

While no specific fee has been mentioned for Grealish, it’s believed that Manchester City would be open to selling the player this summer. Chelsea sees Grealish as a potential upgrade over current loanee Jadon Sancho, who has struggled to make an impact since joining on loan from Manchester United.

Statistics show that Grealish outperforms Sancho in several key areas, including progressive carries, pass accuracy, and carries into the final third. This suggests that Grealish could provide the creative spark Chelsea has been missing since Hazard’s departure.

Although the move for Grealish represents a significant investment, Chelsea management believes his Premier League experience and proven ability make him a worthwhile target as they aim to return to the top of English football.