Chelsea’s owners were left shocked last summer when Thomas Tuchel rejected the idea of trying to sign Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus, according to reports.
There’s been so much change in the dugout at Stamford Bridge during a turbulent 2022/23 campaign, but it’s worth remembering Thomas Tuchel was at the helm back when the season started.
The Guardian claims that Chelsea’s ownership suggested Gabriel Jesus as a potential transfer target in last summer’s transfer window.
However, it is understood that the then-Chelsea boss said no.
Eventually, Jesus completed a £45million move in the same transfer window from Manchester City to Arsenal, which has turned out to be a superb deal for the latter. He scored 11 goals and made eight assists in 33 Arsenal appearances this season.
Now 26, Jesus would walk into the Chelsea line-up in the blink of an eye.
The South American forward looks a real snip at a £45million cost, so he’s definitely one that got away for the Blues.
It’s now up to Chelsea, who have appointed Mauricio Pochettino as their latest permanent manager, to find a new number 9 for next season.
Bayern Munich head coach Tuchel got so much correct during a memorable spell in charge of the Blues, but perhaps didn’t always hit the mark with transfers.
Not a single Chelsea player hit double figures for goals this campaign, which is unacceptable when you look at the individuals in the squad.
If the Blues want to drastically improve on their 12th-placed Premier League finish, the signing of a new prolific frontman feels vital in this upcoming transfer window.
Journalist Rudy Galetti recently told GiveMeSport that Chelsea’s new manager Mauricio Pochettino thinks that Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic would be a great signing for the centre-forward position.
In our view, he ticks a lot of boxes and is a proper striker.
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