Chelsea and Liverpool to ‘continue’ to track 21-goal Bundesliga forward

Chelsea and Liverpool are tracking RB Leipzig striker Lois Openda

Belgian striker Lois Openda of RB Leipzig has been attracting attention from top clubs across Europe for the upcoming 2024/2025 season and among these clubs, Liverpool and Chelsea have shown particularly strong interest in the 23-year-old forward, considering him as a potential reinforcement for their squads.

That is as per Fichajes. Openda has emerged as a promising talent with impressive performances on the pitch. His goal-scoring ability and attacking prowess have caught the eye of clubs looking to bolster their attacking options for the upcoming season.

While Liverpool and Chelsea have expressed interest in Openda, RB Leipzig are reluctant to part ways with their star player. The German club is keen on retaining Openda, at least for the time being, which could complicate negotiations for a potential transfer.

Openda to the Blues?

Despite the uncertainty surrounding Openda’s future, both Chelsea and Liverpool are expected to closely monitor his situation. The Premier League clubs view Openda as a player who could add value to their respective attacking lines, providing additional firepower and a goal-scoring threat.

For Chelsea, in particular, the interest in Openda comes at a time when they are facing inconsistencies in the form of Nicholas Jackson. Bringing in a proven goal-scorer like Openda could potentially address Chelsea’s attacking concerns and provide a boost to their offensive capabilities.

Openda’s impressive statistics for the 2023/2024 season, with 21 goals and five assists in 35 appearances across all competitions, further underline his potential as a valuable asset for any team. His ability to find the back of the net consistently makes him an attractive prospect for clubs seeking to strengthen their attacking options.

Moreover, he is a very direct player with express pace. His ability on the counter and an indirect set-piece threat alongside his 4.08 shots per90 as per FBRef placing him in the 96th percentile is a testament to the talent he is.

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While negotiations for Openda’s transfer may not be straightforward due to RB Leipzig’s stance, we have often seen that Chelsea’s desperation often gets the better of them in the transfer market. Openda seems like a strong addition on paper, and he probably is worth that risk. Let’s see how things go for Mauricio Pochettino’s side in their pursuit of the star attacker.