Chelsea linked with interest in signing Wolves star Adama Traore

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Chelsea linked with interest in signing Wolves star Adama Traore

Chelsea linked with interest in signing Wolves star Adama Traore

January 13, 2022

Author 77baji

Chelsea is interested in Wolves midfielder Adama Traore, who former Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen memorably claimed was more challenging to guard than Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

In the absence of Reece James, Thomas Tuchel intends to sign Traore this month to play at right wingback. Tuchel has selected Traore as the ideal replacement for the Englishman, presently out with a hamstring injury.

Over the last three seasons, Traore's pace, physical qualities, and dribbling ability have made him a threat to Premier League defenders. But he has not scored or assisted in the league. Some of Europe's biggest teams, though, continue to be interested in signing him.

Former Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Paddy Kenny shared his thoughts on Traore and why he believes the Spaniard will be a good match for Tottenham.

Despite predominantly playing as a winger for Wolves, Traore should be able to transition effortlessly to the wingback position. It remains to be seen whether Chelsea will sign the Spaniard before Tottenham this month.

Despite having played against Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, Vertonghen revealed in 2020 that Traore was the player he struggled with the most defensively.