Chelsea owner Todd Boehly plots to give Mauricio Pochettino his own Eden Hazard
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly could reward Mauricio Pochettino for his faith in the Stamford Bridge project with the signing of Rayan Cherki. The playmaker shone for Lyon last season and was equally impressive at the Under-21 Championships this summer, prompting the Blues to show interest in his services.
Pochettino has taken a 'no frills' approach to revamping Chelsea's dressing room this summer, offloading those who have had their heads turned by other clubs, as well as selling fringe players who would hardly feature in the squad. next campaign.
With several attacking targets looking out of reach, the Blues are now looking for other goalscoring outlets they can add to their ranks - with Cherki much admired. According to , Chelsea have entered into talks with Lyon over the 19-year-old and hope to complete a deal worth around £30million.
Cherki has received praise from across Europe for his development, and the Frenchman's flair and effortless dribbling technique has led him to draw comparisons to Eden Hazard. The Belgian winger became a hero at Chelsea during his time at the club, with some considering the current Real Madrid striker to be one of the best to grace the Premier League.
Hazard was 21 when he traveled to England after an incredible campaign at Lille which saw him score 20 goals and register 15 assists in 35 appearances - justifying why the Blues were willing to shell out £32m pounds sterling for his services. However, his stats at 19, like Cherki, are incredibly similar.
During the 2009/10 Ligue 1 campaign, Hazard scored five goals and seven assists in 37 appearances. On the other hand, Cherki is targeted after a season which saw him bagging four goals and six assists in 34 Ligue 1 appearances.
While it wasn't just Cherki's goal production that caught Chelsea's eye, his movement and versatility are seen as a key asset. The playmaker mainly plays in a No.10 role, but can also be deployed on either flank due to his creativity and ability to break through the lines with the ball at his feet - attributes that Hazard had when he was with the Blues before his move to Real Madrid.
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly could reward Mauricio Pochettino for his faith in the Stamford Bridge project with the signing of Rayan Cherki. The playmaker shone for Lyon last season and was equally impressive at the Under-21 Championships this summer, prompting the Blues to show interest in his services.
Pochettino has taken a 'no frills' approach to revamping Chelsea's dressing room this summer, offloading those who have had their heads turned by other clubs, as well as selling fringe players who would hardly feature in the squad. next campaign.
With several attacking targets looking out of reach, the Blues are now looking for other goalscoring outlets they can add to their ranks - with Cherki much admired. According to , Chelsea have entered into talks with Lyon over the 19-year-old and hope to complete a deal worth around £30million.
Cherki has received praise from across Europe for his development, and the Frenchman's flair and effortless dribbling technique has led him to draw comparisons to Eden Hazard. The Belgian winger became a hero at Chelsea during his time at the club, with some considering the current Real Madrid striker to be one of the best to grace the Premier League.
Hazard was 21 when he traveled to England after an incredible campaign at Lille which saw him score 20 goals and register 15 assists in 35 appearances - justifying why the Blues were willing to shell out £32m pounds sterling for his services. However, his stats at 19, like Cherki, are incredibly similar.
During the 2009/10 Ligue 1 campaign, Hazard scored five goals and seven assists in 37 appearances. On the other hand, Cherki is targeted after a season which saw him bagging four goals and six assists in 34 Ligue 1 appearances.
While it wasn't just Cherki's goal production that caught Chelsea's eye, his movement and versatility are seen as a key asset. The playmaker mainly plays in a No.10 role, but can also be deployed on either flank due to his creativity and ability to break through the lines with the ball at his feet - attributes that Hazard had when he was with the Blues before his move to Real Madrid.
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