After sealing Garnacho, Chelsea eye up Facundo Buonanotte | OneFootball

After securing Alejandro Garnacho, Chelsea is not stepping back from the market and is targeting another Argentine: Facundo Buonanotte. The player, who emerged from the youth ranks of Rosario Central, is not in Brighton's plans and, after a season on loan at Leicester, could join the London team for a fee close to 40 million euros.

Since the arrival of American Fabian Hürzeler to Brighton's bench, the Argentine attacking midfielder has lost ground. So much so that last year he had to go out on loan to gain minutes in the Premier League and maintain continuity. Despite having a good season at Leicester (scoring five goals and providing six assists), he couldn't help prevent the Foxes' relegation.

He returned to the southern England team and found the same situation as last year: he was not going to be considered by the coach. Therefore, with two days left before the European market closes, he is seeking new destinations for his career. He received four inquiries, and the only one that came to light was from Chelsea, which would be willing to pay a fee close to 40 million euros.

This season, Enzo Maresca's team, champions of the Club World Cup and the Conference League, has significantly strengthened its attack. In addition to the recent signing of Alejandro Garnacho, they bought Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, Jamie Binoe-Gittens, and Estêvão. They joined Pedro Neto and Cole Palmer, the other important offensive weapons of the London team.

If Buonanotte joins the club, it won't be easy for him to secure a spot in the starting eleven, but considering that Chelsea will face four competitions (Champions, Premier, and the two cups), a 20-year-old with over 80 matches in England could be an important substitute for a team that will compete in everything it plays.

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