Latest news about Christantus Uche given below. Chelsea are reportedly looking to save a significant chunk of their January transfer. They will spend by looking at a much cheaper alternative to Victor Osimhen. The Blues were heavily linked with Osimhene in the summer when it looked like the Nigerian would be leaving Napoli.
Other Clubs want him too:
PSG were also thought to be interested in the striker. But like Chelsea they were put off by his £108m release clause. Osimhen moved to Galatasaray instead and has three goals and six assists in six games for the Turkish giants so far. But Chelsea continue to be linked with a move for the striker in January. Although being on a season-long loan, with the Blues having to pay Galatasaray a break-even fee. Only, if they are to complete a deal in the winter transfer window.
The 25-year-old is more attractive to Chelsea as Napoli reduced his release clause to £63m ahead of his move to Turkey. A report in Spain claims Blues bosses have now turned their attention to the young striker who is making waves in LA. Christantus Uche has enjoyed a meteoric rise over the past 12 months, spending last season at Spanish third-division side Ceuta. Getafe beat off interest from Real Betis to sign the 21-year-old for just £400,000. He scored on his debut in a 1-1 draw with Athletic Bilbao. Uche has since started all ten league games for the club. Chelsea have reportedly “already inquired” about the Nigerian, who can play as a central striker or a bit deeper. With his versatility and ability to both create and score goals making him an attractive prospect for the Blues.
Uche has signed a four-year contract with Getafe but is said to have a very modest release clause. This contract which would allow Chelsea to sign him for scrap compared to what Napoli want for Osimhen. A first international call-up is said to be looming, with Uche already representing Nigeria at youth and under-23 levels.
The Replacement:
We almost signed Victor Osimhen in the summer, and he is the type of player that would add extra quality to this Chelsea team. “If there is an opportunity to bring him in in January, then I think the club has to look at it.” this is what Malouda said.
Uche completed a €500,000 (£417,000) move from third-tier Ceuta to Getafe in June. The Nigerian putting pen to paper on a four-year deal at the Estadio Coliseum. The 21-year-old has come into his own at Getafe and has already established himself as an integral member of Jose Bordalas’ side. He started every game of the club’s La Liga campaign so far. According to Spanish publication Relevo, Uche’s meteoric rise among Europe’s elite has not gone unnoticed. Chelsea are among the teams gathering information on the highly-rated youngster.
Chelsea’s interest:
Chelsea are said to be “keeping a close eye on Uche” and the report suggests his potent combination of strength and speed would be a “perfect fit” for the Premier League. It is claimed the Blues “didn’t want to miss the opportunity”. They want to learn about Uche’s situation given the player’s resurgence in recent months. However, the Nigeria Under-23 international remains “happy” and “just thinking” about Getafe. Getafe are looking to extend their unbeaten run to four games at home to Valencia this weekend.
According to a report from Fichajes, Chelsea wants to sign Uche. He appears to have taken his game to the next level since his move to Getafe. His heroics have landed him on the Blues’ wish list. They are now keeping a close eye on him ahead of a potential move. The Nigerian played in the Spanish third division for AD Ceuta. The Spanish team, Getafe signed him in the summer transfer window and hasn’t regretted ever since. The attacking midfielder has already established himself with his potential and ability to play in multiple positions in midfield.
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