24-goal star delighted after Chelsea move – Midfielder ‘excited’ to join Chelsea – Blues in talks for Frenchman

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According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea have opened talks with Borussia Monchengladbach over a potential January transfer for Marcus Thuram.

After a solid summer transfer window that saw some quality players make the move to Stamford Bridge – Chelsea are struggling to really get their season going under Graham Potter

Reports have claimed that there is a lack of depth in that Chelsea squad that Graham Potter knows he needs to improve on when the transfer window opens up – and they are now reportedly interested in Thuram.

The Borussia Monchengladbach striker has scored 12 goals along with 4 assist this season and is being targeted by other European giants.

According to Foot Mercato, the club are eager to sign Borussia Monchengladbach striker Thuram this month, with the 25-year-old in the final six months of his contract with the Bundesliga side.

Now, Romano has claimed that Chelsea have accelerated their pursuit as Graham Potter’s side remain desperate for a natural goalscorer.

The Italian transfer expert also reveals that Thuram ‘will take his time and consider all the options’ before he decides where to go next.

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Thuram is a very gifted young man that has all the potential to be a big star in the game – if he makes the right career choices.

The Premier League would be a massive decision for him to make and we are certain that it is not the right time to come to Chelsea.

The Blues may be one of the biggest clubs in the world – but they way they play football – Thuram would not suit their style of play.

He could be a good squad member – but he wants to play and that could be a real issue on his decision

Santos delighted – 

Andrey Santos has revealed just how excited he is to have officially completed his move to Chelsea.

He has made a big impression in his first full season with the senior team, making 38 appearances in all competitions, scoring eight goals and winning four Brazil Under-20 caps.

He has thrived as a ball-winning central midfielder who can break up attacks – and he is a player that Chelsea have been keeping an eye on over the past few months as all the speculation continues to increase.

Santos, who has cost Chelsea just £11 million, said: ‘It’s a very big opportunity for me.

‘This is a big club playing in big competitions like the Premier League so I am very excited. The players here are so good and I am very happy to be here.’