Chelsea are reportedly linked with Wolves star Adama Traore, a player that former Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen famously stated was harder to mark than Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
According to The Telegraph, Thomas Tuchel wants to sign Traore this month to play at right wingback in the absence of Reece James. The Englishman is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury and Tuchel has identified Traore as the perfect replacement.
However, according to transfer expert Dean Jones, Chelsea will have to contend with Tottenham in the race for Traore's signature. He said:
"Spurs have competition from Chelsea for Adama Traore. They aren’t as advanced as Tottenham"
Traore's speed, physical attributes and dribbling ability has made him a menace for Premier League defenders over the last three seasons. The Spaniard has not yet scored or assisted in the league during this campaign. However, he is still highly sought after by some of Europe's top clubs.
Former Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Paddy Kenny gave his opinion on Traore and how he thinks the Spaniard will be a good fit for Tottenham. He explained:
"Playing as a wing-back may be the best thing for Traore. He doesn’t have that much on an end product in my opinion. His goal and assist record isn’t as good as you would think. Obviously he is massive, he’s so well built so that suits a defender. He’s also lightning quick to go along with the muscle."
“I can see him at Tottenham and if Conte wants him, you have to trust him. He could explode onto the scene at Tottenham if he gets a bit of confidence and has quality players around him. I think that’s a really interesting move."
Despite having played primarily as a winger for Wolves, Traore should be able to adapt to the wingback role seamlessly. It remains to be seen whether Chelsea will be able to beat Tottenham to the signature of the Spaniard this month.
"The player I have struggled the most against" - Vertonghen on Chelsea target Traore being harder to defend than Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi
Vertonghen admitted back in 2020, that Traore was the player he struggled the most against defensively, despite having played against Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in the past. He said:
vaaabcdkln
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yes no what Chelsea must sign traore. I told u guys long time ago Chelsea must sign him
Cunilnorsy
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this pray is good for chelsea
jikdeklryz
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tout de neuf volonte,ziyech jouer alors est le team
Rikbcertyz
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he is okay
cehbcekpu
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we are going to change the universal
rabdeikpsy
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Chelsea I want t beat man city on 15
rabdeikpsy
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20231Creme”
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Chelsea must think is big body that can play football, from Lukaku now is Adama Toure😭😂
Noveni
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I think with this we are done with unbeaten row until end of the season
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True👌
ciyackmuy
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I think with this we are done with unbeaten row until end of the season
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If only we have Chillwell, then we would be flying
youaceinp
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No Chelsea! Please Size & No Brains Can't play at Chelsea, Not A NFL Team we building.
Shut that nonsense u feed from.
fipimprs
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he is okay
Emelie042
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wow interesting , we need him for that late energy and wins
Pelumy20
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we don't need him , we need defenders
Did we have wingers ? Or you think pulisic or ziyech play like a winger 😹😹😹 only odoi play like a winger in our team 👌
suzdikops
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Bing nooo, we don't want him, he doesn't think
3545 amunkete
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doesn't make sense 😕
jizbdenors
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No Chelsea! Please Size & No Brains Can't play at Chelsea, Not A NFL Team we building.
chihazjr
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if he came to us than he need to work on his finishing and assist
he's far much better than odoi,zeyech and pulisic. if he does come then I would say one of hazard or willian s play style is back
Austinpowers
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if he came to us than he need to work on his finishing and assist
oludotunkellington
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hulk on the field
toffee1
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He is a player I so much admire.He never gives up when the ball is taken from him.He torments almost every player.
Nizimopu
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traore for what again are you mad
wezbeikny
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Chelsea woooo
Nisdoruy
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I like him I hope he does come to Chelsea
mhagpdoc
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it has finished
Wunaeknsyz
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GopiChelski
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Chelsea contact to Adama - 50 litres of baby oil per week
Noveni
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I think with this we are done with unbeaten row until end of the season
letbiklny
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chelsea is too follow fashing because conte first came up with that idea now tuchel want to do the same
Sahla_HDP
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I kinda like Traore... But the thing is, like Willian, he doesn't have end product! As a Chelsea fan, I'm glad of the service that Willian gave us & I am forever grateful! But I was so glad to see him go! Both are great Footballers, top dribblers, sprinters & a lot of technical ability! But the most important part that is end product (goals/assists/crosses/Vision), they are dreadful! If you are buying an offensive player of that style, he got to at least gives you 15-20 goals/assists for season in all competitions, which Willian never gave us & I don't see Adama giving that to us! I had enough of players with no end product! The only offensive player we can by now, it's Chiesa, but he is off for the season. I believe, when the team really find the "feet on the ground" tactic core like Liverpool & Manchester City, our offensive players will give us the end product high, because they can do that!
topbdlntz
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come on Chelsea..💪💪💪💪⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Fimclpry
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he's okay now the problem is that he don't score..he's a poor finisher.
dacckmnru
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he will be welcome at the ahead Tottenham
Yicbeit
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We need him at Chelsea
lubclnstuz
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The sessions of the coach is ok why can't you expect what the coach about the play why he want to sing Adama because he have seen Lukaku and Winer thy are not any effort to the club that's why he want sing Adama
lubclnstuz
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he should rather join man city or newcastle, their owners have too much money for baby oil.😂🤣😂🤣😂😂😂
Adama he can't play at Manchester City because man city doesn't allow such players like him and the only club Adama can it's Chelsea not even Watford
Grinfinz
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He would be a good signing for Tottenham and not for the European champion
nodaopstuz
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Why? is Chelsea going to build wrestling team? Lukaku and Adama.in one team
MrJEY_25
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Spectacles are missing.
really?🤣🤣
foseklmty
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I'll need Adams
Foonprst
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We don't need him
faith1984
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he should rather join man city or newcastle, their owners have too much money for baby oil.😂🤣😂🤣😂😂😂
Zakclmpuz
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Daniel Levy is too mean and stingy he won't buy enough baby oil 🚼🚼🚼🚼
Yuubdlmopy
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It will be a good thing to get Traore, He is strong and skillful. Chelsea has an edge because of the champion league and more quality players. He Traore will like to win cup with Chelsea
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Spectacles are missing.
Zakclmpuz
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I don’t think Likaku is 28 years old he should be at least 45years old
Hahaha, you are very right!He was 25 yrs in 2012.🦖🦕🦖🦕🦖🦕
ChelseaGoBluesGo
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Diego costa🤣
Membdeknps
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he can't fit at Chelsea
Liheikloty
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How many games has Vertogen played against Messi & C.Ronaldo that he is saying such
Liheikloty
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sign this guy. he is special.
with how many goals contribution in his EPL career. Even Mason Mount has done far better than Adama Traore