Jadon Sancho is a player who looked to be a shrewd addition after his debut off the bench against Bournemouth earlier in the season, but it’s safe to say he’s not lived up to the hype.
The 24-year-old joined on loan with an obligation to buy from Manchester United in the summer but has seen a decline in form under Enzo Maresca, failing to register a single goal or assist in any of his last 13 appearances.
Such form over the last few weeks has led to murmurs over his future at the club, with the Blues prepared to pay a fee to send him back to his parent club at the end of his spell.
The former Borussia Dortmund star has massively struggled for a consistent home after his move to United, with his temporary spell in West London another one to add to his growing list of disappointing periods.
Given his form and the interest in ending his spell over the next few months, it would be a surprise to no one to see the club delve into the market, with one player appearing to catch the eye in recent days.
Chelsea make enquiry for another attacking talent
According to Italian outlet TuttoSport, Chelsea have made an enquiry for Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz over a potential transfer during the summer window.
The Blues aren’t the only Premier League outfit to register interest in the 19-year-old, with Liverpool and Manchester United also in the hunt for the teenager’s signature.
The Turkish international has registered six goals and four assists in his 41 appearances throughout 2024/25, with one of his efforts coming in the Champions League.
The report states that Maresca’s men have already asked about a potential move, whilst trying to include the youngster in a deal that saw Renato Veiga move to the Old Lady in January.
Given his tender age and recent form in Italy, it would be no surprise to see Juve demand a hefty fee for his services, but he would be a better option than another player who’s already moving to London.
Why Yildiz would be better than Quenda for Chelsea
Over the last couple of days, it was confirmed that Chelsea had agreed a deal to sign Sporting CP’s 17-year-old Geovany Quenda, forking out a small fortune for his services.
The Portuguese star cost the Blues a deal in the region of £42m before add-ons, with the winger spending the remainder of the campaign at his boyhood club and also returning on loan next year.
He’s set to move to the Bridge ahead of the 2026/27 campaign, looking to cement his place in the first team and be a key figure in their ambitions of returning to the pinnacle of the English top flight.
Maresca’s side beat Manchester United in the race for Quenda, hoping to do the same with Yildiz this summer, with the Turkish star possessing a lot of qualities to further bolster their attacking unit.
In 2024/25 to date, he’s managed to outperform the Sporting sensation in numerous key areas, highlighting how much of a phenomenal addition he would be for the club.
The Juve star, who’s been labelled “one of the best left-wingers in the world” by one analyst has managed more combined goals and assists this season, whilst also managing to get more of his efforts on target – showcasing his clinical edge.
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How Yildiz compares to Quenda in 2024/25 so far |
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Statistics (per 90) |
Yildiz |
Quenda |
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Games played |
28 |
26 |
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Goals & assists |
6 |
5 |
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Pass accuracy |
86% |
82% |
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Shots taken |
2.3 |
1.7 |
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Successful dribbles |
2.2 |
1.5 |
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Dribble success rate |
56% |
49% |
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Duels won |
6.7 |
4.4 |
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Stats via FBref |
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He’s also completed more dribbles per 90, whilst also achieving a higher take-on success rate, showcasing the threat he possesses with the ball at his feet within the final third.
Given the pending move for Quenda, it would be another huge investment from the hierarchy as they try to take the club back to their previous heights.
However, it’s an exciting prospect given the stats Yildiz has produced in recent times, undoubtedly offering another huge threat within the final third for the manager.
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