Chelsea face fresh competition from surprise Premier League club for €25m-rated Barcelona star: Reports
Chelsea are facing competition from Newcastle United in the race to sign Eric Garcia from Barcelona, according to a report by Football Transfers. The Blues are reportedly looking to sign a center-back in the upcoming January transfer window, and Garcia is one of the potential targets.
Despite having a sufficient number of center-backs in their backline, Enzo Maresca is looking to secure Garcia's services. This could be down to the Spaniard's ability to feature in multiple defensive positions.
Hence, it can be said that his versatility to feature in multiple defensive positions could stand to benefit the Blues when the need arises. In the 2024-25 campaign, Garcia has registered 12 appearances for Barcelona across all competitions.
In 10 La Liga games, he has won 29 ground duels and made 10 clearances. Having featured for top clubs like Manchester City and Barcelona, his experience could enhance Chelsea's defensive outlook if signed.
The aforementioned report also claimed that Barcelona will demand at least €25 million for Garcia. However, the Blues would have to defeat the Magpies in the race to sign Garcia.
Chelsea interested in signing Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig - Reports
The Blues have shown interest in signing Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig, according to a report by TEAMtalk. This comes after the German side crashed out of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League competition despite having two games left in the group stage.
The Blues have been looking to enhance the center-forward position and Sesko is one of the players on their radar. This season, the Slovenian has scored 10 goals and registered three assists in 22 games.
Sesko's attacking intuition and finishing proficiency could enhance Chelsea's attack if signed. His presence could also enhance the level of competition in the center-forward position.
However, he's contracted at Leipzig till June 2029, implying that his signing might be expensive.
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