Chelsea have secured one of Europe’s brightest young talents in Cole Palmer, a player poised to help the club achieve a prestigious future and compete regularly for titles.
After Manchester City failed to offer him the game time he sought, Chelsea seized the opportunity, spending £42.5m to bring him to Stamford Bridge in August 2023. Since joining, Palmer has been exceptional, scoring 38 goals and providing 21 assists in 67 appearances, earning praise from Sky Sports’ Jamie Carragher, who named him “the best player in the Premier League” earlier this season.
While Palmer has impressed, he’s still not quite reached the level of Mohamed Salah, who remains sensational for Liverpool.
Chelsea’s acquisition of Palmer marks a redemption of sorts, as the club once let Salah go before he became the Premier League star he is today. Signed for £11m in 2014, Salah had limited success at Chelsea and was sold to Roma after a few loan spells.
His time at Chelsea saw just two goals in 19 appearances, and he was criticized by Jose Mourinho for not meeting expectations. However, after flourishing in Italy and at Liverpool, Salah became a global football icon.
Now, Chelsea is looking to avoid repeating their past mistakes, and they may have found Salah’s successor in Omar Marmoush of Eintracht Frankfurt. The Egyptian forward has had a stellar season, with 18 goals and 12 assists in 24 games.
Chelsea, along with Liverpool and Manchester City, is reportedly eyeing him, with Marmoush earning the label “the new Salah” due to his impressive play. His creative and attacking stats, including his top ranking in Europe for shot-creating actions and progressive carries, make him a potential game-changer for Chelsea.
Marmoush’s attributes would complement Cole Palmer’s style, and his versatility could make him an ideal addition to the squad, potentially replacing Christopher Nkunku, who has struggled with injuries and consistency.
Marmoush’s skill set could provide the perfect upgrade for Chelsea’s attack, helping them continue to build a competitive team under coach Enzo Maresca. If Chelsea moves quickly, they could beat other suitors to secure Marmoush and further enhance their exciting project.
