Chelsea are looking for a £76m sensation who could be their Mbappe

There is little debate about this Cole Palmer was one of the best players in Premier League since it is his A £40m move from Manchester City in the summer of 2023, and his former employers are undoubtedly regretting their decision to sell him.

The 22-year-old was registered 34 goals and 17 assists in 54 attacks in the league, helping the promotion Enzo Marescasides of serious candidates for the Champions League in the process.

Chelsea are currently in fourth place, just a few points behind second-placed Nottingham Forest, and Palmer is undoubtedly a big reason for their rapid progress under the Italian since his appointment.

The Englishman’s ability to create chances for himself or his team-mates out of thin air is a huge asset within the squad, with such quality greatly enhancing their ambitions to return to the top four.

However, he could be joined by another player in the final third in January, as the target has added reinforcements to the hierarchy as the season enters the final few months.

Chelsea are negotiating a January move for the £76m star

According to the French magazine Foot Mercato, Chelsea is ready to negotiate with PSG over a potential move for the striker Randal Kolo Muani due to a potential move in January.

The 26-year-old is free to leave the Ligue 1 side this winter, with Arsenal and Manchester United the only two sides they have previously praised the move for the French national team.

Kolo Muani, who cost a staggering £76 million from the German Eintracht Frankfurt in the summer of 2023, has started only two league appearances in the 2024/25 season, opening the door to a potential move to Stamford Bridge.

The report does not mention whether any deal will be loan or permanent, but that the club is admirers of his versatility in the final thirdwith the current French contingent in West London also a potential factor.

Any deal could see the Blues land their own version of the world champion who has often attracted attention with his performances across Europe in recent years.

Why Kolo Muani could be Chelsea’s Mbappé?

Kylian Mbappé has been one of Europe’s leading stars for a number of years, scoring countless goals for club and country after bursting onto the scene as a teenager.

The Frenchman previously scored a hat-trick in the 2022 World Cup final scored 44 goals in 48 appearances for PSG last campaign, leading to a free transfer to Real Madrid after his contract expired.

He was already wasting no time on the current influence in Spain, scored 14 times in 24 appearances – cemented himself as one of the most dangerous strikers in world football.

Kolo Muani, which was named “superstar” of former Germany talent Lothar Matthäus, was lucky enough to star alongside the 26-year-old during their time together in Paris, with FBref ranking the Chelsea-linked striker among the best similar wings as Mbappé based on their figures from the 2023/24 Ligue 1 campaign.

When we delve into their stats, the striker was equal to or better than the current Real Madrid player in a number of key areas, highlighting what a phenomenal addition he would be to Maresca’s side in January.

Mbappé may have vastly outplayed Kolo Muani, but the former Frankfurt man posted a better goal per shot on targetdemonstrating his clinical nature when given the chance – something the Blues have been sorely lacking of late.

He was also able to focus more of his efforts on target, while also matching the explosive striker for attempted takeovers and key passes across 90 minutes, which could see him operate in wide areas as well as centrally if he moves to west London.

Such numbers are proof of just how big a deal the French striker could be for Chelsea’s top four ambitions at the end of the season in May.

His ability to direct his efforts towards goal could be a perfect match for Palmer’s skills, who could boost his already impressive assist numbers with the potential arrival of Kolo Muani as a result.