July 11th 2024.
Granit Xhaka had an impressive season with Bayer Leverkusen, helping them secure the Bundesliga title. And now, former Chelsea player Frank Leboeuf believes that the London club should make a move to bring Xhaka back to the Premier League and sign him this summer.
This potential transfer may cause some tension in north London, as Xhaka spent seven years with Arsenal, playing nearly 300 games before leaving for Germany last year. Under the guidance of Xabi Alonso, Xhaka thrived and played a crucial role in Leverkusen's success, winning both the Bundesliga and DFB Pokal.
According to Leboeuf, Xhaka would be a perfect addition to Chelsea's midfield and the club should definitely consider making a move for him during this transfer window. Although there has been no indication of this happening, the Frenchman is hopeful and would love to see Xhaka in a Chelsea shirt.
Speaking to BoyleSports, Leboeuf said, "I'm telling you, the one player that Chelsea should sign is Granit Xhaka. He has been phenomenal for Switzerland at the EUROs and was also Leverkusen's Player of the Season. He would fit in so well at Chelsea, especially in midfield alongside Enzo and Caicedo."
Apart from a midfielder, the Blues are also on the hunt for a new striker, with Napoli's Victor Osimhen being linked to the club. However, Leboeuf has suggested a couple of other options that Chelsea could consider.
"I really rate Victor Osimhen and I think he would be a great addition to Chelsea's attack," Leboeuf shared. "He is strong and great in the air. Although he faced some challenges last season, he has proven to be a natural goal-scorer and can take on players with ease."
"Additionally, Chelsea should look at teams like Lens and Lille for potentially cheaper options," he continued. "These clubs have a history of finding talented strikers and selling them for a large profit. Players like Jonathan David and Lois Openda have been superb in the French league and were not expensive signings."
Leboeuf also believes that 31-year-old Niclas Fuellkrug, who plays for Dortmund and the German national team, could be a valuable asset for Chelsea. "If I were Chelsea, I would also consider signing Elhi Wahi from Lens. He is a high-quality player and could have a similar profile to Didier Drogba, who was signed from Marseille at a relatively low cost. Looking at the current market, there are not many options for strikers. Kane is struggling for England, Morata is average for Spain, and Havertz has not been performing well despite being given many opportunities by Nagelsmann."
In conclusion, Leboeuf believes that Xhaka, Osimhen, and Fuellkrug could all be potential signings for Chelsea this summer, with each player bringing their own unique qualities to the team. It will be interesting to see if the club takes Leboeuf's advice and makes a move for any of these players.
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