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Africa-Press<\/a> – Nigeria<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Former Manchester United star, Rio Ferdinand has identified Borussia Dortmund striker, Erling Haaland as the player Chelsea needs to sign in order to become Premier League and Champions League contenders.<\/p>\n

Thomas Tuchel\u2019s side stumbled in the top-four race on Saturday as they played out a 0-0 draw with Leeds United.<\/p>\n

Kai Havertz spearheaded Chelsea\u2019s attack and many opportunities in front of goal came begging for a top finisher.<\/p>\n

And Ferdinand, a former Red Devils defender, has noted that the Blues are in need of a new No.9 this summer.<\/p>\n

And according to him, \u00a390 million-rated Erling is the man for the job.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf they [Chelsea] want to be Champions League contenders, Premier League contenders, then Giroud, obviously when Frank was here and now under this management it\u2019s the same, he\u2019s been a bit-part player, it\u2019s his age, obviously.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s not a young Giroud, he\u2019s at a different stage of his career. I don\u2019t think he expects to play every game,\u2019 Ferdinand told BT Sport.<\/p>\n

\u2018I think Tammy will be putting himself in there but again he has to get fit and stay fit.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut I think the levels of this club at the moment, I think they\u2019ll go into the market to buy an out-and-out No.9.<\/p>\n

\u201cHaaland is the one who\u2019s on everyone\u2019s lips, he\u2019s the player in form.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Former Manchester United star, Rio Ferdinand has identified Borussia Dortmund striker, Erling Haaland as the player Chelsea needs to sign in order to become Premier League and Champions League contenders. Thomas Tuchel\u2019s side stumbled in the top-four race on Saturday as they played out a 0-0 draw with Leeds United. 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