Chelsea are keen to 'destroy' their £50million star which could end Modric's Blues career

Chelsea It's clear that the team has undergone a massive rebuilding of the squad in the last few years, shedding some of the team's older players and replacing them with exciting young talent in every position on the pitch.

In some areas, you can already see this paying off, such as the central midfield with big-money signings such as Enzo Fernandes, Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, who could dominate the midfield for years to come.

However, one area the Blues continue to spend money on in every window is the wide forwards, who are gaining the likes of them Pedro Neto Jadon Sancho just left in the summer, joining others like him Mykhaylo ModricNoni Madueke and Raheem Sterling in previous years.

While many of these signings have shown glimpses of brilliance, it appears that Chelsea have yet to fully nail that star player, and intentions remain around the club to improve in this area if the opportunity arises.

Chelsea is considering a Spanish League winger

talk on The Athletic Club PodcastDavid Ornstein reports that Chelsea are still interested in Athletic Bilbao winger Neco Williams. Arsenal are also interested in the Spaniard, but the package is likely to cost around €60m (£50m) which is the player's release clause.

The overall package of the deal (including the winger's high wages) is said to be what prevented Chelsea from reaching a deal in the summer, and that is likely to be the case again with any immediate deal for Williams. According to CapologyThe 22-year-old currently earns just over €200,000 a week, which is around £167,000.

Williams has He has played 25 matches with Bilbao in all competitions so far this seasonHe scored two goals and provided five assists, and his total playing minutes reached 1,710 minutes.

Comparison between Williams and Modric

Unfortunately for Chelsea, with Modric out of suspension for an unknown period of time, the Blues may have to act early in order to bring in another striker, and Williams will offer just that. The Ukrainian has He played 73 matches Since arriving at the club in 2023, he has scored ten goals and provided nine assists in that time.

So, by taking a look at the statistics, we can see why The “Destroyer” wing. – As described by Emmanuel Petit – it would be a big upgrade.

When comparing the two players, you can immediately tell that they both have similar playing styles, in the fact that they are both very quick wingers, who boast the quality and creativity to find their teammates with progressive, key passes and find entries into the penalty area with their skill. hiring.

However, while Williams has struggled for goals this season (just two so far, giving him 0.09 goals per 90), his shot volume is still higher than Modric's, a trait Chelsea lack in wide areas with the exception of Madueke on right.

This combination of ability to create chances for others, as well as himself, would be a welcome trait for Enzo Maresca on the wing.

Whether Chelsea look to sign Williams in January, bring him back in the summer, or move on to other targets in the summer, the need for another left-footed player will be determined by the length of Modric's absence, so it's certainly one to keep a close eye on.

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