Chelsea target Chukwueze as alternative for Sancho

Samuel Chukwueze. A Nigerian professional winger who plays for Spanish top flight club Villarreal CF and the Nigeria National Team. Born in Amaokwe Ugba Ibeku, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria on 22 May 1999. Chukwueze joined Villarreal CF's prolific youth setup in 2017, from local side Diamond Football Academy. After playing for Nigeria at under-17 level, he received his first call-up to the senior team in October 2018. In May 2019, Chukwueze was invited to represent Nigeria's senior team at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). He scored his first senior goal in Nigeria's 2–1 win over South Africa in the quarter finals of AFCON 2019 in Egypt. Photo: JuanManuelSerranoArce/Getty

Premier League giants Chelsea are targeting a  move for Super Eagles and Villarreal star Samuel Chukwueze, if they fail in a bid for Jadon Sancho this summer.


Frank Lampard’s side are reportedly battling with rivals Manchester United for the €100m rated Borussia Dortmund forward.

However, according to reports from Goal.com, the Red Devils remain the England international’s more likely destination, leaving the door open to a potential push for Chukwueze.

The Nigerian international has been heavily linked with a move away from Javier Calleja’s side in the last 12 months, with Liverpool rumoured to be tracking him last summer.

Samuel Chukwueze in training. 👇 He tweeted "Good to be back" ❤🙏

Good to be back ❤️🙏 pic.twitter.com/OBZjaUikby

— Samuel chukwueze (@chukwueze_8) May 19, 2020

The 21-year old is under contract with the Yellow Submarine until 2023, however he does represent a much cheaper option than Sancho, with Villarreal potentially considering offers in the region of €50m.
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