Chelsea to battle Aston Villa for 16-goal striker this summer

Chelsea and Aston Villa have been linked with a move for TSG Hoffenheim striker Maximilian Beier.

The 21-year-old enjoyed an impressive season last year, scoring 16 goals in all competitions.

He could be a valuable asset to the two English clubs, but they also face competition from Borussia Dortmund and Juventus.

According to Florian Plettenberg, the striker is valued at around €25-30 million. Chelsea and Aston Villa certainly have the financial resources to complete the deal.

Chelsea need to bring in a reliable goalscorer who can lead the attack for them. Nicolas Jackson has been a major disappointment for them since joining from Villarreal and the Blues are in need of an upgrade. The 21-year-old German striker would be a great long-term investment for them and could transform their final third.

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Aston Villa and Chelsea need Maximilian Beier

Meanwhile, Aston Villa need more support for Ollie Watkins. They have been too reliant on the England international for goals. The 21-year-old striker could share the scoring burden with Watkins and improve Aston Villa in the future.

They will be looking to do well in the UEFA Champions League next season and Aston Villa need to bring in quality signings this summer. The reported asking price of €25-30 million could look like a bargain if the striker fulfils his potential in the coming seasons.

Chelsea have had two mediocre seasons and they will be looking to bounce back strongly. They hope to finish in the top four and do well in the domestic leagues. Signing a good striker would give them a great chance of doing well next season. They have a talented squad and they could be successful with a few intelligent additions this summer.