Chelsea register surprise interest in Bundesliga striker
Jacque Talbot
- Updated: 7 Oct 2023 18:54 BST
- 3 min read
Chelsea are expressing a strong interest in securing the services of Lois Openda from RB Leipzig in the upcoming January transfer window despite the striker joining the Bundesliga club just in the summer.
Spanish outlet Fichajes reports that Chelsea are considering a substantial offer for Openda in the months ahead, even though the 23-year-old recently joined RB Leipzig.
The attacker has enjoyed a hugely impressive start to life in Germany. Openda has notched five goals, including one against Manchester City in his side’s 3-1 loss to the Premier League champions, and two assists across all competitions this campaign so far.
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It is thought that Chelsea are big fans of Openda, but it will be tricky to persuade Leipzig to let go of a player they recently took on. The club are typically open to moving on players to the Premier League - but only if a reasonable fee is forthcoming.
Openda can operate anywhere across the front three, meaning that he will grant them a tactical edge if he were to join up at Stamford Bridge.
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Chelsea bought in Nicolas Jackson during the summer transfer window - while they also purchased Christopher Nkunku, but the Frenchman is currently sidelined due to injury.
Man Utd interest
Their attempts to lure in Openda may be thwarted, too, but the interest shown by
Manchester United, who are also seeking to enhance their attacking options. The club signed Rasmus Hojlund during the summer transfer window but Erik ten Hag remains on the lookout for another striker to come into the fold - something he wanted over the summer window but did not have the funds to do.
Both teams are struggling this season, and are in dire need to bolster their options in the strikers department.
