Overview
- Argentine striker Joaquín Panichelli, 23, has 10 goals in 19 appearances for Strasbourg this season, including a noted brace at PSG.
- CaughtOffside reports Chelsea scouts have tracked him extensively, with Enzo Maresca admiring his profile and a January switch described by their sources as highly likely.
- Aston Villa’s interest has been noted by TeamTalk’s Dean Jones, who cautioned a January deal would be difficult despite Villa seeking support for Ollie Watkins.
- TeamTalk has also suggested Chelsea could have preferential terms such as first refusal, while West Ham are among the Premier League clubs monitoring him.
- The former Racing Club, River Plate and Alavés forward joined Strasbourg for a reported €16.5 million, and fresh reports also link Barcelona, Atlético Madrid and Manchester United as potential suitors.