Paul Merson believes Chelsea missed a trick by permitting West Ham United to signal striker Niclas Füllkrug this summer season.
Each golf equipment launched into a lavish summer season of spending to again respective new managers Enzo Maresca and Julen Lopetegui.
Füllkrug was heralded by many as among the best signings of the summer season by any Premier League facet after his exploits for Borussia Dortmund and the German nationwide staff during the last 12 months.
The Hammers’ seize of the 31-year-old got here in stark distinction to Chelsea, who didn’t signal a striker regardless of this being the place in most want of an improve in line with many.
Merson: Chelsea ought to’ve signed West Ham star Füllkrug
Former Arsenal star and Sky Sports activities pundit Merson believes Chelsea could remorse not making a transfer for Füllkrug, though he did solid doubts over the potential of Dutch winger Crysencio Summerville — who additionally arrived on the London Stadium after being linked to the Blues.
“West Ham have purchased effectively this season,” Merson advised Sportskeeda.
“I really feel Niclas Füllkrug can have an effect… I’m a giant fan of his and he scored for Germany in the course of the worldwide break.
“I assumed Chelsea ought to’ve appeared to signal him. It was a little bit of a shock to me when they didn’t make a transfer. The Blues don’t have a correct striker for the time being.
“West Ham’s different new signing Crysencio Summerville may discover it onerous to impress, although.
“Each full-back within the Premier League is a full worldwide, so it’s not just like the Championship the place he dominated.”
