Why Chelsea must move quickly to sign Bundesliga sensation

James Shearman

• Updated: 12 Oct 2023 23:06 BST
• 3 min read

Chelsea will have to move quickly in order to sign in-form striker Serhou Guirassy.

Guirassy has scored 13 goals in Stuttgart's opening seven Bundesliga games, with the side winning six of them.

He has finished chances with his right foot, left foot, and with his head - some with power and others with precision - showcasing that he is not simply a poacher.

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The 27-year-old has been the top performer in European football at this early stage of the season, attracting interest from a host of clubs.

According to 90min, Premier League clubs West Ham and Brentford have sent scouts to watch him play, while Crystal Palace and Bournemouth are also interested in his services.

There are no reports of Chelsea's interest, although they are the team that should be trying the hardest to sign the Guinean international.

The Blues have been linked with moves for Victor Osimhen and Ivan Toney, but Guirassy would be a far cheaper option.

And, having spent over £1 billion in the past three windows, Chelsea should be looking to save money where they can.

The Stuttgart striker isn't necessarily a downgrade either, especially if he can keep up his goalscoring form until the Winter transfer window.

Chelsea's previous move for Guirassy

In 2020, Guirassy rejected the opportunity to join Chelsea from Amiens, according to the French club’s sporting director, John Williams.

The striker signed for Rennes instead, and when his new team faced Chelsea in the Champions League group stages, Williams told Le Parisien: “He [Guirassy] refused to go to Chelsea during the last window.

"Serhou made a sporting choice, when he could earn more money with the London team. He wanted to continue in a club where he was sure to have some playing time, and not relive an experience like the one in Koln, where he was a substitute.

"The choice fell on Rennes because coach Julien Stephan assured him that he was counting on him."

In total, Guirassy scored 25 goals in 81 appearances for Rennes before he joined Stuttgart on loan last season. The Bundesliga club then made the deal permanent in 2023.

Chelsea weren’t the only club interested in signing Guirassy, however, as Everton previously tried to sign the forward, but were unable to agree a deal.