Chelsea are interested in exploring a move for Maroan Sannadi, with the Athletic Club striker fitting into the profile they want.

According to Fichajes, Athletic Club’s 24-year-old forward Maroan Sannadi is a potential target for Chelsea in future windows. The Blues continue to explore the market for opportunities on profiles they deem fit their project, with the Moroccan international certainly one with a huge upside for the future.

Maroan Sannadi, the Basque-born Moroccan international, arrived at Athletic Club in January, and while he has had a limited impact, the club considers him a strong future striker. His number shave been somewhat underwhelming since the turn of the year, but this term he has already scored once in four La Liga games.

Athletic Club views the striker as part of their future, but there might be a case that some teams come in with approaches. The physical presence Sannadi has in the box will be a weapon for many teams in the Premier League, with Chelsea already exploring a move for the attacker.

The 24-year-old forward has a long-term contract at San Mames, which will allow Athletic Club plenty of leeway in negotiations. Chelsea are set to embark on their recruitment drive and sign only players that are firstly younger, and secondly, that fit their profile. In Sannadi’s case, his physicality will suit the Premier League game, but the Blues already have a similar player on their side, having only signed Liam Delap in the summer.

The 24-year-old forward could be viewed as a profile that has a big upside for the future, and could forge a strong presence at Stamford Bridge. However, a new striker is not Chelsea’s priority heading into the next window, but they are expected to keep close tabs on the Moroccan’s development moving forward.

Chelsea planning future signings

Not only are Chelsea planning on recruiting multiple players of a younger profile, but they are also keeping close tabs on the market for some opportunities. They are keen on Kenan Yildiz to improve their attacking setup, while central defence could be a priority ahead of the January window.

Marc Guehi is a potential target, as Chelsea could offer the Crystal Palace star a chance to make his return to Stamford Bridge. Beyond that, they could also look to recruit in the midfield area, as signings like Sannadi could be potentially pushed to next summer, as Athletic Club are unlikely to consider selling him in January.