Chelsea line up Artem Dobvyk transfer as Blues look to Girona star and Mudryk pal for Nicolas Jackson competition
CHELSEA have placed Artem Dovbyk high on their transfer shortlist
The Ukrainian striker has spearheaded Girona’s shock charge to the summit of LaLiga thanks to his 11 goals and four assist return in the league.
Artem Dovbyk is on Chelsea’s transfer targetRex
How Dovbyk has fared for Girona this season
And this form has put the 26-year-old on Chelsea‘s radar.
Mauricio Pochettino likes him very much and has sent scouts to watch Dovbyk in the last few weeks.
This has seen them come away loving his profile his tall and physical profile, that they don’t have in their current roster.
Pochettino wants to add “weight” to his Blues front line.
Dovbyk is seen by Chelsea as the ideal ace to compete with Nicolas Jackson for the number 9 spot ahead of the 22-year-old heading to the African Cup of Nations with Senegal in the coming weeks.
This move will further be facilitated by the exit of Armando Broja.
The 22-year-old is on his way out of Stamford Bridge and offers for him will come in January with to the star wanting more playing time.
Dovbyk has the same agent as Mykhailo Mudryk.
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The pair are also very close friends and talk to each other every day.
His contract runs until 2028 and he could be sold for around 45 million euros or £39m.
Here’s how Dovbyk compares to Nicolas Jackson
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