Marcus Edwards: Meet Chelsea Target Who Has Eerily Similar Characteristics to Messi

• Interesting reports indicate Chelseaare ready to trigger the €60 million release clause of Marcus Edwards
• The Blues have already spent a staggering £350million on new signings this summer alone
• Highlights of Edwards playing in the Primera Liga show the 24-year old is like a mini-Lionel Messi

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Chelsea are reportedly considering moving for Sporting CP winger Marcus Edwards despite already spending heavily in the summer.

Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino only fielded two attack-minded players in his starting XI on Friday, August 25 against Luton Town, and is keen on adding such players to his squad.

As such, the name Marcus Edwards has been tossed in the rumour mill, and the winger is now strongly being linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.

According toThe Telegraph, Chelsea contacted Edwards’ representatives a few weeks ago, but nothing materialized.

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Their need for a new attacker heightened after their long-term target Michael Olise signed a new deal with Crystal Palace, ending all hopes of a move to West London.

As cited on SportBible,Pochettino is very familiar with Edwards, courtesy of his time at Tottenham, when the winger was coming through the ranks.

At 24 years, Edwards appears to have finally hit the peak of his powers, if a video of his style of play is anything to go by.

Since rumours that Chelsea were ready to trigger Edwards’ €60 million release clause emerged, Premier League fans have taken a keen interest on the winger.

And as it turns out, he has the stuff to cause problems in the Premier League, as he is a combination of pace,