Chelsea keen on signing a player Erling Haaland thinks is ‘amazing’

In fact, Alonso joined an unwanted club of managers to concede two or more goals in the first five games of the campaign, sparking real concerns that the backline are going to continue to let them down this season.

Erling Haaland a massive fan of Chelsea target Abdukodir Khusanov

Chelsea have reportedly identified Abdukodir Khusanov as a possible target after he has struggled to establish himself as a regular first-choice for Manchester City.

Despite this, he has more than earned the praise of his teammates, with Haaland telling Tribuna earlier this year that he was amazed at how he has dealt with the pressure of representing his nation in the Premier League.

He said: “Khusanov has been performing amazingly. It wasn’t easy for him to move to a new country without knowing the language – that’s tough. The pressure, the fact that he’s the first from Uzbekistan to play in the Premier League, and all that.”

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The 22-year-old fits the old-school regime at Stamford Bridge of bringing in young players with plenty of potential, however also meeting their new criteria of signing players with Premier League experience under their belt.

Chelsea rivalled City for Khusanov’s signature before he went to the Etihad, and have clearly remained impressed when he has made the step up to top-flight English football.

The Blues parted ways with Trevoh Chalobah over the summer, while Benoit Badiashile and Axel Disasi departed the club on loan. Despite clearing the deadwood, there are still glaring issues at the back.

This is despite the signing of Maxence Lacroix, who currently plays at the heart of a back three. Levi Colwill has shifted to the left, however has struggled to look close to his best so far in this campaign.

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