Karim Benzema is on Chelsea’s radar as he searches for a January move (Picture: Getty)Glen Johnson has warned Chelsea over a ‘bonkers’ £100million deal for Evan Ferguson and believes his former club should instead look to sign Karim Benzema this month. They need a big name that’s going to make their opponents fearful,’ ex-Chelsea, Liverpool and England right-back Johnson told Betfred. ‘Regarding Evan Ferguson, don’t get me wrong he may eventually become the next big thing and I hope he does, but Chelsea can’t be spending £100 million on a 19-year-old. Brighton have slapped a £100m price tag on Ferguson (Picture: Getty)‘They’ve spent a fortune on youngsters already and they don’t have two or three years to wait. Asked whether Chelsea should make a move for Benzema, Johnson replied: ‘100 per cent.

Source: Metro January 18, 2024 18:24 UTC