Chelsea aim to bag André
Bayer Leverkusen today announced that they’re currently in
talks with reigning European champions Chelsea over a move to London for their
star man André Schürrle.
Having started out at Mainz, Schürrle made the move to
Leverkusen in 2011 and has since struck 19 goals for the BayArena club, 11 of
which have come so far this season.
The 22-year-old has been linked with several of the Premier
League’s leading lights during the past few months and the Stamford Bridge club
have shown their hand by making a solid play for the German international’s
services. Bayer director of sport Rudi Völler
confirmed that his club have been in talks yesterday with the Chelsea hierarchy
and a move appears imminent, despite Völler insisting that nothing has been
decided as yet.
The likes of Manchester City and Liverpool have been
mentioned in connection with the sought-after frontman regularly this year, but
it would seem that Chelsea’s push for a new generation of success is the most
tempting option for the powerful young German. The club are seemingly looking
to move the older players on or at least push them toward the sidelines,
heralding a new influx of younger stars into their ranks to freshen up an
ageing squad.
Leverkusen legend and former Chelsea attacking midfielder
Michael Ballack will no doubt give his opinion of the Blues to his young
compatriot and it may well help the west London side’s hopes of landing their
target should Ballack speak favourably about his time at Stamford Bridge, as is
likely.
A £20 million fee has been mooted for the 6-foot tall forward, who can also operate on the wing should he be required to fill in there. After helping to push Leverkusen up to third spot in the Bundesliga, it’s almost certain that Schürrle will begin next season in the Barclays Premier League.
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