{"id":298422,"date":"2023-11-06T11:54:55","date_gmt":"2023-11-06T11:54:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportstons.com\/?p=298422"},"modified":"2023-11-06T11:54:55","modified_gmt":"2023-11-06T11:54:55","slug":"chelsea-looking-at-complicated-transfer-for-watkins-to-solve-scoring-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportstons.com\/soccer\/chelsea-looking-at-complicated-transfer-for-watkins-to-solve-scoring-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea ‘looking at complicated’ transfer for Watkins to solve scoring problems"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mauricio Pochettino makes quick Nicolas Jackson U-turn after difficult Chelsea start<\/h3>\n

Chelsea are reportedly considering a move for Ollie Watkins in January. The Blues are in desperate need of reinforcements up top with Nicolas Jackson struggling to make an impact since switching to Stamford Bridge in the summer.<\/p>\n

A move for Watkins could be a complicated one as he recently\u00a0committed his future to Aston Villa by signing a contract extension until 2028. But according to the\u00a0Si Phillips Talks Chelsea\u00a0Substack, the west Londoners are still looking at the possibility of bringing him in during the winter transfer window in order to solve their scoring problems.<\/p>\n

Watkins has been on a fine run of form in front of goal so far this season. The Englishman has netted 9 times for Villa across 16 appearances in all competitions – his best start to a season in the claret and blue.<\/p>\n

However, he is understood to be a backup option in case the Blues can’t secure the signature of Brentford’s wantaway striker Ivan Toney. The Bees want no less than \u00a380million for their star man, who\u00a0is due to return to competitive football on\u00a0January 17 after serving his eight-month ban after breaching the FA’s betting rules.<\/p>\n

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Red Bull Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko is also reportedly on Chelsea’s January shortlist. The Slovenian youngster has only just joined the Bundesliga outfit but could be out the door six months later.\u00a0<\/p>\n

According to 90min,\u00a0RB Leipzig have informed interested parties that they are willing to let him move elsewhere in the new year if they can get double the \u00a320m they paid for him in June. Fellow new arrival Lois Openda has established himself as a regular starter for Marco Rose’s side leaving Sesko out in the cold.<\/p>\n

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