Chelsea have joined the race to sign the £17m German striker who is also wanted by Bayern Munich

Chelsea He has now joined the race for an ‘in-form’ striker, who is also being targeted by Bayern Munich.

The Blues have set their sights on another young striker

Jamie Carragher He has repeatedly made clear that he is not a fan of the Blues’ recruitment policy, suggesting that ownership is now too focused on signing young players, rather than trying to compete for major prizes.

The Sky Sports pundit said: “Chelsea are not being judged to the same standards as they were under Abramovich because they are hiding behind a long transfer window, which continues to expand by targeting a similar profile of young players in each transfer window.”

In fact, it’s hard to disagree with the former Liverpool player, given that a number of the Blues’ summer additions have not hit the mark, with young wingers Jimmy Gittins and Alejandro Garnacho failing to score twice. Premier League A goal or an assist between them.

It was arguably a questionable decision to focus too much on bringing in new strikers in the summer, given that it might have made more sense to sign a new centre-back following Levi Colwell’s anterior cruciate ligament injury.

However, it appears as though Chelsea are ready to continue their current approach in the transfer market, with a report from Absolut Fussball revealing that they have recently… He has joined the race for FC Köln striker Saeed Al Mullawhich receives widespread attention.

In fact, El Molla is also being targeted by Bayern Munich, and a number of top Premier League clubs, with Brighton and Hove Albion close in the summer, at which stage the deal could reach €20m (£17m).

However, the German side may soon be able to command a higher transfer fee, given the interest of a number of top clubs, after an impressive start to the season…

The “brilliant” Mulla makes a strong start in the German League

Despite being only 19 years old, the young star has already established himself as an important player for FC Cologne, making six Bundesliga appearances this season, during which he has scored two goals and provided one assist.

Most recently, the Germany Under-21 winger scored the only goal of the game as his side triumphed 1-0 away to Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga, moving his side up to sixth place.

The FC Köln star was also praised Jacek College In the past, he has been described by scouts as a ‘sparkling’ winger, adept at creating chances and dribbling, while also possessing an impressive work rate.

El Molla clearly has the talent to succeed at Stamford Bridge, but it would not make sense to bring in another young winger, having signed Gittens and Garnacho over the summer.

Instead, it would be better to sign a new centre-back in January, given the scale of the injury crisis Enzo Maresca faces, and Colwell is expected to miss the majority of the season.