According to Gazzetta dello Sport, AC Milan are actively exploring options to strengthen their attack ahead of the January transfer window, driven by Santiago Gimenez’s ongoing struggles in front of goal. Despite Allegri’s public backing, Gimenez has failed to score in Serie A this season, prompting the club’s leadership to consider alternatives. One possibility is […]
According to a report from Fichajes, other clubs are also keeping tabs on his progress.
However, Chelsea have an advantage in the race to sign the striker. They are owned by the same company as Strasbourg, and therefore, it will be easy for them to negotiate a deal for the striker.
Convincing Panichelli to join the club will not be difficult for the Blues. They are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to play for them will be hard to turn down for the young attacker. Regular football in England could help him improve further and fulfil his potential.
Joaquin Panichelli warms up prior to a match. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)
Chelsea have already invested in two quality strikers this summer. Joao Pedro and Liam Delap are expected to leave the line for Chelsea in the coming season. It will be interesting to see if the 23-year-old is willing to join them, even though he might not be a regular starter.
Panichelli needs to play regularly at this stage of his career. Sitting on the bench will not benefit him. The Premier League might need to convince him that he will get ample opportunities at the London club.
The striker has shown his quality in France, and he has the technical attributes for English football as well. He will look to hit the ground running at Chelsea and establish himself as a key player for the club if he joins them.