Chelsea eye a move for Girona striker Artem Dovbyk
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino is actively pursuing reinforcements for his squad in the January transfer window, with Girona striker Artem Dovbyk emerging as a prime target. The Ukrainian international has been in stellar form, impressing with his goal-scoring prowess and overall contributions to Girona’s impressive campaign in La Liga.
Dovbyk’s standout performances have not gone unnoticed by Chelsea’s scouting team, who have been closely monitoring the striker in recent weeks. According to reports from the Sun via Mirror, Poch is particularly intrigued by Dovbyk’s “physical profile,” indicating that the striker’s attributes align with the manager’s vision for the team.
The 26-year-old striker, who joined the La Liga side in the summer transfer window, has played a huge part in Girona dominating the Spanish first division. 12 goals and six assists in 20 appearances across all competitions is a testament to Dovbyk’s positive impact on Michel’s team this term.
The potential acquisition of Artem Dovbyk is seen as a strategic move to enhance competition within the squad, particularly in the striking department. Nicolas Jackson, Chelsea’s primary striker this season, has shouldered the goal-scoring responsibilities since his move from Villarreal in the summer. However, with the 22-year-old set to miss several games due to his upcoming commitments with Senegal at the Africa Cup of Nations, Chelsea have to recognise the need for additional firepower.
While Jackson has been a key figure for Chelsea, there have been concerns about his effectiveness in front of goal. The pursuit of Dovbyk not only addresses the imminent absence of Jackson but also injects healthy competition into the striking department, fostering an environment where players strive to elevate their performances.
In case Dovbyk moves to the Blues, it might have a domino effect on Armando Broja as well. The 22-year-old, who has himself not been in top form and has been struggling for minutes, might have to move on from Chelsea as well, with interest from other clubs coming to the fore in recent weeks.
As the January transfer window unfolds, Chelsea’s pursuit of Artem Dovbyk will undoubtedly be closely monitored by fans and pundits alike. The striker’s potential addition could add a new dimension to Chelsea’s attacking options and provide the necessary depth and the goals that we seem to lack.
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In the coming weeks, the negotiation and potential signing of Dovbyk remains expected to be a focal point of Chelsea’s transfer activities, with fans eagerly anticipating the club’s moves to strengthen their squad for the challenges that lie ahead in the Premier League and beyond.