Chelsea Offered Opportunity to Acquire Prolific 16-Goal Forward for £25 Million

According to reports, Chelsea have been presented with the chance to sign Spartak Moscow’s prolific striker Manfred Ugalde for a modest £25 million fee. The 22-year-old Costa Rican international has been in scintillating form this season, netting 16 goals across all competitions.

Despite Chelsea’s current attacking options performing well, with Christopher Nkunku and Cole Palmer both reaching double figures, the club appears to still be in the market for a world-class center forward. Manager Enzo Maresca has praised Nicolas Jackson’s recent performances, but Chelsea’s pursuit of a top striker continues behind the scenes.

Ugalde’s representatives have informed Chelsea that the player has a £25 million release clause in his contract. The forward has impressed not only with his goal-scoring prowess but also his exceptional work rate, having been ranked as Europe’s second hardest-working player behind Tottenham’s Son Heung-min.

A source close to Ugalde highlighted his “work-rate and finishing” as key attributes that set him apart from other strikers. With 15 goals in the Russian Premier Liga alone, Ugalde has been described as an “underrated” talent by some pundits.

While Chelsea have also shown interest in other targets like Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap, Ugalde’s availability at a relatively modest fee could prove an attractive option for the London club as they look to bolster their attacking options for the future.