Chelsea Are Scouting This Sporting CP Star Forward: Should The Blues Go For Him? | OneFootball

Premier League club Chelsea are actively looking for options to bolster their squad ahead of next season. They have made Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres one of their top targets for the summer transfer window, according to Record via Sport Witness.

The Blues even sent their scouts to watch the forward play for Sweden against Portugal. Though his side lost the game, he put on a solid performance and even found the back of the net. With interest emerging from multiple clubs including Arsenal, getting his signature won’t be easy.

Viktor Gyokeres is in red-hot form

Viktor Gyokeres is one of the most in demand strikers in the world at present. He was lured away by Sporting CP last summer for a reported fee of around €20 million. He took no time to settle in his new home and has been a real success in the ongoing campaign.

The 25-year-old has netted 36 goals and provided 14 assists in just 39 games so far. He is averaging 2.6 shots, 1.4 key passes and 1.8 dribbles per game. His exceptional display of performances has caught the attention of major clubs across the globe (stats via whoscored).

Sporting’s Portuguese forward #9 Viktor Gyokeres celebrates after scoring a goal during the Portuguese League football match between Sporting CP and Boavista FC at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on March 17, 2024. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP) (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images)

Gyokeres is not only effective at finishing in the penalty box but he is also good at creating goals for others. His strong dribbling and accurate key passes make life easy for other attackers. With such qualities, he could be a valuable pick for any side in the world.

Viktor Gyokeres could be a good pick

Chelsea are having a below-par season and desperately need to bring in a proper number nine for next season. Hence, they should go all-out for Viktor Gyokeres as the Swedish player has been in red-hot form recently and could make an impact instantly after arrival.

Moreover, it has been learnt that Sporting CP are willing to let the striker go for half of the release clause (€100m). Hence, it will be a good opportunity for the Blues to get the performing forward in a reasonable money.