‘I THINK HE GOES’: PUNDIT THINKS WEST HAM MOVE WOULD SUIT £60M CHELSEA STAR
Craig Burley has let ESPN know that he thinks Chelsea star Christian Pulisic could wind up at London neighbors West Ham this late spring - with the American frantically needing some game time in front of the World Cup.
Pulisic, 23, began only 13 Premier League games during 2021-22. The Blues are supposed to be surrounding the marking of Leeds United winger Raphinha, and furthermore need Manchester City and England star Raheem Sterling.
With Pulisic's down time previously restricted, the signings of even one of those two players must persuade Chelsea's no.10 to think about a move. He will need to be fit and terminating when the World Cup comes around.
Talking on ESPN, ex-Arsenal man Burley proposes West Ham as a potential arrival spot for 50-time USA worldwide Pulisic. A player that cost Chelsea a tremendous £60million (New York Times) back in January 2019.
"On the off chance that he has a cerebrum in his mind and a decent specialist, he goes in and addresses the club, to Tuchel, spread the cards out - I need to play, I have the World Cup coming up. In the event that I won't play, I need to continue on," Burley said, on Pulisic.
"I think he goes to a club that sits just beneath where Chelsea are. I'm not saying they will sign him. However, West Ham, fighting at a surprisingly high level, aggressive. That is where I see him going to get some consistency."
BURLEY: CHELSEA STAR PULISIC COULD END UP AT WEST HAM
What a marking Pulisic would be for West Ham. However, a potential move is laden with hindrances. The first being, could Chelsea truly need to allow Pulisic to join West Ham - given the Hammers are likely top-four opponents?
The second, is would the Hammers have the option to bear the cost of him. Costing £60million, he could go for less however he is as yet a "incredible" player with enormous quality. A credit arrangement could try and be costly - Chelsea's requests may be a great deal.
Yet, Pulisic needs game time and Chelsea, in the event that they sign Raphinha and additionally Sterling, should think about Pulisic's future. A credit may be great, to a club playing in London, battling for the main six and in Europe.
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