Chelsea are reportedly ahead of London rivals Tottenham in the race to sign Atletico Madrid’s Thomas Lemar this month.
Recent reports have suggested that both London clubs have been handed the opportunity to sign him on loan this month for just £5m, with the player reportedly keen on a move to Stamford Bridge.
Frank Lampard is looking to add to his attacking ranks, with the Blues also linked with moves for fellow wide men Wilfried Zaha and Jadon Sancho.
However, when @TheBlues_ shared the news regarding Chelsea’s Lemar interest on social media, these fans were quick to share their concern.
Twitter: @TheBlues___ Another flop (@chelseafc_32)
Twitter: @TheBlues___ Chelsea please don’t do this. (@Cauan92)
Twitter: @TheBlues___ useless player (@JohnsonVa6)
Twitter: @TheBlues___ We need quality not rejects!…..Lemar?..not for me! (@Sirmutzz)
Twitter: @TheBlues___ Don’t need him (@davewac86)
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We, like these Blues supporters, also have our worries over a possible deal for the Frenchman.
Lemar has struggled in Spain since making the move to Atletico from Monaco and has failed to score or provide an assist in 768 minutes of La Liga action this season, via Whoscored.com.
Transfermarkt show that the 24-year-old can occupy any position behind the striker in an attacking midfield role, so his versatility can be seen as one positive over a potential deal.
Another would be that Lampard would have the option to send the player back should he not like what he sees, but personally, we, like a section of Chelsea supporters, feel as though the Blues would be better off targeting another wide man, even if it means spending big.
