Michael Olise’s replacement seemed to have caught Chelsea’s attention right away.
The Frenchman had been a target for the Blues, but he has since signed a new deal with Crystal Palace.
The Evening Standard is among the publications reporting that the Blues are currently trying to sign Brennan Johnson from Nottingham Forest.
They assert that Chelsea and another Premier League team are in discussions regarding the 22-year-old Wales international.
Johnson’s asking price of £40 million is too high for Forest, but the Blues believe they can reduce it.
According to Ryan Taylor of The Express, Chelsea is currently the favorite to recruit Johnson.
The intriguing talent has also been connected to teams like the Blues, Tottenham, West Ham, Aston Villa, and Manchester City.
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In our opinion
You have both wins and losses. Ollie’s contract decision let Chelsea down after acquiring Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia.
However, it appears that the Blues have shifted their focus to another promising young forward who has experience in the English top division.
Johnson would undoubtedly be a solid choice for Chelsea under Mauricio Pochettino. He is very gifted, has high potential, and has Premier League experience.
Total Football Analysis described the 22-year-old as a “complete” forward.
Earlier this year, The Mirror reported how Johnson clocked up the fastest speed in the Premier League in 2022/23 as of 30 March.
Indeed, he was deemed to have hit a top speed faster than that of Chelsea speedster Mykhaylo Mudryk.
Let’s see what happens in the coming weeks. The fact that Chelsea has players that Forest wants could stand them in good stead for a Johnson deal.