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Chelsea Eyeing New Defender In January Transfer Window

Ever since Todd Boehly and Clearlake Co became the new owners of Chelsea FC, they have invested billions in transfers.

The main objective for such huge spending is to help the club achieve the same level of success that the team has achieved in the past.

Chelsea has consistently spent the most during each transfer window in hopes of acquiring the best possible talents around the globe.

Even though they already have a bench of 44 players, they are eager to bring more new talents in the coming January transfer window.

Chelsea is keen on signing a new player for the defender position as per Caughtoffside.com.

Chelsea is targeting Isak Hien, the Swedish international defender currently playing for the Serie A side Atalanta Bergamasca Calcio (BC).

Who Is Isak Hien?

As per Wikipedia Isak, 25, is a young gifted player who plays centre-back or right-back for Serie A club Atalanta BC.

He is also a proud member of the Sweden International Team.

Isak signed with Atalanta BC for a reported fee of Nine million euros and will remain under contract till the year 2028.

He made his international debut for Sweden against Serbia In the UEFA Nations League B in the same year he moved to Atalanta.

He is a skillful young talent who can play at both positions of right-back and centre-back as per the manager’s requirements.

Chelsea’s Reason For Interest In Isak

Atalanta BC under their coach Gian Piero Gasperini shocked the world when they won the UEFA Europa League beating Bayer 04 Leverkusen.

The young talented Ghana International striker Ademola Lookman was the man of the moment in the Europa League Finals.

However, it seems since that roaring triumph, Gasperini’s side has not looked back and is improving day by day.

The team has caught attention because of the young talents it has many of whom were almost unknown to the world.

Amongst the list of young Atalanta talents available, Isak Hien, the defender has caught the attention of big European clubs for his performances.

So far he has only played twenty times for Atalanta, but his impressive switch of position game play at the back has impressed a lot.

At present, Chelsea is all in a view to enhancing their squad to maximum strength to challenge Manchester city, Arsenal and Liverpool.

The young defender is currently valued at 25 million euros.

As per Chelsea’s spending spree heights, the amount seems favourable for them to go and bid at the earliest for Isak.

What Would Isak Bring To Chelsea?

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has expressed his concern for the defensive lineup of his team at various press conferences.

The Blues have a list of impressive defenders namely Fofana, Gutso, Disasi, Cucurella, Chilwell, Badiashile and Josh Acheampong.

However, these talented defenders are too young for the club and have less experience which is the main concern for the manager.

Reece James, Chelsea’s Captain and most reliable and experienced centre-back has been inconsistent due to long-term injuries.

Isak will prove to be a reliable option for Maresca and he will find it easier to reshuffle the squad more efficiently.

If the club manages to sign Isak in January, it will further strengthen the squad, especially in the defensive position.

The compromising performance of Disasi and Badiashile will be overshadowed by the addition of such talent to the team.

Atalanta is very confident of keeping the Swedish star at the club but no one knows what the future holds.

Talents from all over the world want to play for a big club like Chelsea and it will be no wonder if their target Isak joins them.

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