Premier League giants Chelsea will look to defeat rivals Arsenal off the pitch as they prepare to submit an official €10 million bid to sign Deportivo La Coruna winger Yeremay Hernandez this month. This is as per reports from Spanish outlet Marca, which add that the Blues have also added a player to their offer, along with other add-ons to make up a complete package.
The west Londoners are constantly on the lookout to boost their squad with young and talented players and Hernandez seems to fit the bill. The player has also been on Arsenal’s radar in recent times as the Gunners are searching for attacking options to mitigate the injury situation prevalent in north London. Involvement of these two giants could very well spark a bidding war.
Hernandez, who can play anywhere across the front three, could be a vital asset for either of the two clubs. He can dribble with the ball, make runs in behind defenses, drop back to facilitate the play and can also finish off chances to score. Aged just 22, sky is the limit for a player with his potential and it remains to be seen which club makes the first move in this saga.
How can Chelsea afford so may young players on their payroll?
Chelsea constantly sign young and talented players from all over the world despite having a huge squad, with the likelihood of each of them getting playing time diminishing with every new arrival. However, their business model is such that the club prefers hoarding players rather than missing out on a transfer for any potential target.
While the club employs the likes of Mykhaylo Mudryk, Pedro Neto, Noni Madueke and Jadon Sancho, the fact they are still in the market for a young winger makes little sense. However, this approach helps them in the sense that they do not have to worry about injuries or dips in form, as they can simply replace individuals with one another due to their sheer depth.
However, any ambitious player would see right through this model and would demand guarantees of playing time. Should Yeremay Hernandez be the same, it will be interesting to see how this move pans out.
