Chelsea Transfer News: Latest Rumours on Callum Wilson and Enner Valencia
Jose Mourinho reportedly is looking to increase his striking options with the captures of Bournemouth youngster Callum Wilson and West Ham hitman Enner Valencia.
The Portuguese boss is "preparing a shock swoop" for Wilson, according to Ben Jefferson of the Express. Wilson has notched an impressive 15 goals this season, per BBC Sport, playing a major role in the side's hunt for promotion. Bournemouth are currently tied at the top with Middlesbrough on 59 points in the Championship but have played an extra match.
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Mourinho may opt for Premier League experience instead, however.
Jefferson indicates the Blues boss "wants" Valencia as he prepares to replace Didier Drogba, whose force is diminishing rapidly.
Valencia's stats perhaps don't do his quality play justice this season—he only has four goals in 27 appearances, per WhoScored.com—but his pace and willingness to run the wings has massively aided Sam Allardyce's men.
He could improve his game at Chelsea, where chances would be laid on thick and fast. Valencia is still finding his goalscoring peak in England, but as proven throughout the campaign, he has the confidence to be unplayable at times.
It's likely Mourinho sees the forward as a rough diamond whose work rate and natural talent would fit in at Stamford Bridge.
