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Chelsea circling around for Vfl Wolfsburg star Wout Weghorst to boost the frontline

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Sourav Ghosh

Transfer News: Chelsea circling for Wout Weghorst

According to transfer news from Football Orange, Chelsea have been linked with a move for Wout Weghorst. The tall, Dutch striker has attracted the attention of clubs with his prolific displays for VfL Wolfsburg.

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The 28-year-old came through the youth ranks at Dutch club DETO and had spells at Willem II, FC Emmen, Heracles Almelo before he joined AZ Alkmaar in 2016. In 86 appearances for the club over two years, he scored 45 goals, before signing for Wolfsburg in 2018.

Wout Weghorst is wanted by Chelsea

Since joining the Bundesliga outfit, the Dutch forward has continued to score at an impressive rate. Over the last two seasons, has averaged 20 goals and has bagged 20 in the ongoing Bundesliga season as well.

Chelsea and Dortmund now after Weghorst

Weghorst’s displays haven’t been in vain. The 6ft 4in striker is a real presence in the field and is an ideal target man for any decent crosses coming in. Unfortunately something that none of the Chelsea strikers can say about themselves. Hence it’s no surprise to see the club registering their interest in the Dutch striker. However, they are not the only club after him with Borussia Dortmund also looking to go after him.

Stuttgart vs. VfL, 1. BL Stuttgart, 21.04.2021, FUßBALL – VfB Stuttgart vs. VfL Wolfsburg, 1. BL, Saison 2020/21, Mercedes-Benz Arena. Bild zeigt: Wout Weghorst VfL Wolfsburg jubelt nach seinem Kopfballtor zum 0:2 Stuttgart *** Stuttgart vs VfL, 1 BL Stuttgart, 21 04 2021, FOOTBALL VfB Stuttgart vs VfL Wolfsburg, 1 BL, season 2020 21, Mercedes Benz Arena picture shows Wout Weghorst VfL Wolfsburg cheers after his header goal to 0 2 Stuttgart

Quite how a team has three strikers at their disposal and their best bet is an attacking midfielder playing as a false nine is beyond reason. Yet that remains the case as Kai Havertz looks to be the lone bright spot in the frontline.

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At this point, a punt on Weghorst may be a bit of a risky might seem risky given how the Werner transfer turned out. However, Weghorst is a different type of striker altogether and is more of a classic No.9 that Chelsea have used in the past.

Sourav Ghosh

Full-time football fan, half-time football writer.

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