Chelsea Asked to Recruit Granit Xhaka to Win Premier League

 

Granit Xhaka in action with Bayer Leverkusen in the 2023/2024 season (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Zidscore.com- Frank Leboeuf believes his former club Chelsea should try to lure Granit Xhaka back to the Premier League and sign the Bayer Leverkusen midfielder this summer.

It would certainly come as a surprise to Blues fans, with the Swiss international making almost 300 appearances for Arsenal between 2016 and 2023.

Xhaka left the Emirates Stadium for Germany last year and enjoyed a superb season under Xabi Alonso, winning the Bundesliga and DFB Pokal.

Leboeuf feels the 31-year-old would be the perfect fit for Chelsea's midfield and they should move for Xhaka in this transfer window.

Calls on Chelsea to Sign Xhaka Immediately

Nothing is suggesting the move will happen, but the French legend is desperate for Chelsea to do so.

"I tell you, the player Chelsea should sign is Granit Xhaka. He's been very impressive and I think Chelsea should have signed him when he left Arsenal," Lebouef said.

Brilliant at Euro

In addition to his impressive performance with Leverkusen last season, Xhaka also performed spartan with the Swiss National Team at Euro 2024. The player is the driving force of the attack and was able to lead his country to the last 8.

"He was phenomenal for Switzerland at the Euros and he was also the Player of the Season for Leverkusen, he fits perfectly with Chelsea, especially in midfield with Enzo and Caicedo," continued Lebouef.

"He could be the missing piece of the puzzle for them."

Lebouef's advice

The Blues are also likely to look for a new striker this summer, with Napoli star Victor Osimhen a target, but Lebouef has suggested other options.

"I really like Victor Osimhen and I think he would be a great striker and perfect for Chelsea," said Lebouef.

"I know he had some problems last season but he can take on opponents and is a natural goalscorer.

"But Chelsea should look to Lens and Lille for a cheaper striker. Jonathan David and Lois Openda have been fantastic in Ligue 1 for years and they don't cost much."

Source: Sky News