Chelsea targets Icardi to be Lukaku’s competitor

DBasia.news – Chelsea are reportedly looking for a new striker to give Romelu Lukaku competition. The choice fell to the spearhead of Paris Saint-Germain, Mauro Icardi.

Chelsea brought in Romelu Lukaku from Inter Milan this summer. To be able to sign the former Manchester United, the Blues spent up to 115 million euros.

However, Chelsea were disatisfied with only having Lukaku alone. The Blues want to recruit one more striker to provide a climate of competition to Lukaku. In addition, a new striker will give Thomas Tuchel more options.

Initially, Chelsea were rumored to be in the race for Erling Haaland next summer. Reportedly, the Norwegian striker can be obtained by redeeming the release clause of 75 million euros.

However, Fichajes has a different report. They believe Icardi is the striker who made Chelsea interested.

Tuchel reportedly gave the green light for the transfer. The coach was the one who brought Icardi to Paris Saint-Germain from Inter Milan. According to Tuchel, Icardi is a good contender for Lukaku.

Meanwhile, Icardi is believed to be interested in defending Chelsea. As his playing time at PSG has began to decrease. Moreover, after Lionel Messi joined last summer.

Les Parisiens reportedly also opened up opportunities for Icardi to leave. The striker, who is still under contract until 2024, is valued at 35 million euros.

Currently, Mauro Icardi is focusing on resolving his household problems with his wife, Wanda Nara. Icardi missed a number of PSG matches due to this problem.