The real reason Why Chelsea should sign Denis Zakaria to bolster their midfield
According to Bild’s Christian Falk, Chelsea have targeted Borussia Monchengladbach star Denis Zakaria ahead of the summer window.
Zakaria could provide Chelsea with depth and quality in midfield
At the moment, Chelsea have a plethora of attack-minded midfielders in their ranks. The youngsters have done well so far but only Jorginho and Tiemoue Bakayoko are the defensive midfielders available at the manager’s disposal. Bakayoko has failed to live up to the expectations since his arrival and has been on loan in the last two campaigns.
Italian midfielder Jorginho also hasn’t been at his best and was dropped to the bench for several games. He has failed to claim the spot for himself under Lampard and is getting some starts due to the absence of N’Golo Kante. Thus, signing a defensive midfielder in the summer would bolster Chelsea’s depth.
In that regard, Zakaria would be a fantastic signing for the club’s future. The 23-year-old has been a key figure for the German outfit and has already made over 200 career appearances despite his tender age. He has also appeared in 28 games for Switzerland since his debut for the national team. Given his form, he could be a crucial player for the Blues in the following campaign if he is able to replicate the same form.
His inclusion would definitely bring healthy competition to Jorginho, whilst also adding some much-needed depth and quality to the squad. He is one of the most exciting box-to-box midfielders in Europe and could be a valuable player for the London outfit in the future.
However, His impressive performances have also attracted the attention of Premier League giants Manchester United and Manchester City, as per the report. And with just two years left on his contract, Chelsea should make a move for him this summer.