Chelsea are showing strong interest in an “outrageous” forward who is wanted by some of Europe’s top clubs, and they are now readying a move, according to a report.
Blues eyeing a winger amid Mudryk uncertainty
With Mykhailo Mudryk in an uncertain situation after being suspended due to a positive drugs test, the Blues are assessing wingers for the summer transfer window, and they have a number of options in mind.
Enzo Maresca’s side are eyeing a number of players from the Premier League, with a £42m bid being prepared for AFC Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo, having been impressed by the versatile forward’s performances this season.
In the past few days, there have been widespread reports the west Londoners are also considering an audacious move for Liverpool’s Luis Diaz, while they have held an interest in Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho since the January transfer window.
The majority of winger targets will be well-known to Chelsea fans, however there are now reports they are considering an option that is a little more obscure.
According to a report from The Boot Room, the Blues are now showing the strongest interest in Roony Bardghji, with the FC Copenhagen winger attracting the attention of almost every top European club.
The 19-year-old is one of the most sought-after talents in Europe, having earned the nickname the “Swedish Messi”, and a move to the Premier League is considered a real possibility.
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The Blues are in the race to sign a wonderkid who will be allowed to leave his current club this summer.
Bardghji, who is out of contract in December, has not played since sustaining a knee ligament injury in the summer, but he is now back in training.
Bardghji showing great potential
The major injury may have hampered the young Swedish forward’s development over the past few months, but he has put in some top performances in the past, which indicate he could be capable of making the step up to a top Premier League club.
The Kuwait-born winger bagged seven goals in 19 Superliga games during the 2023-24 season, and he has also impressed in the Champions League, most notably scoring the winner in a 4-3 victory against Manchester United.
Football talent scout Jacek Kulig also seems to believe the Copenhagen man could go on to achieve great things, having previously lauded him as an “outrageous talent”.
The only concern over signing Bardghji will be the fact he hasn’t played in such a long time due to the knee injury he picked up in the summer, but the fact he is now back in training is a good sign.
It may be difficult to win the race for the starlet, given that so many top clubs are keen, particularly if Chelsea fail to qualify for the Champions League, but it is promising news that a move is now being readied, making this one to watch.
