There are rumours that Joaquin Panichelli is considered a potential future player for sister club Chelsea. It is suggested that Chelsea may have signed the wrong Strasbourg striker, Emmanuel Emegha, who is set to join next summer. If Panichelli starts scoring goals again, it is possible he could have a similar impact as Olivier Giroud at Stamford Bridge in the future.

Chelsea are one of the teams pursuing Strasbourg's Joaquin Panichelli, who has scored nine goals in 15 Ligue 1 matches. According to CaughtOffside, Chelsea are leading the pursuit for the forward. Manager Maresca is said to personally admire Panichelli’s technical ability and composure in front of goal. Chelsea’s partnership with Strasbourg is expected to give them an advantage in signing him. Aston Villa, Manchester United and Barcelona have also reportedly shown interest. Chelsea's strong desire to finalise a deal could lead them to sign Panichelli in January to strengthen Maresca's attack for the rest of the season.

According to information provided to CaughtOffside by sources close to the agents industry, Chelsea are in the leading position to sign Joaquín Panichelli because of their close ownership ties with RC Strasbourg. Chelsea scouts have attended multiple Strasbourg games this season, and manager Enzo Maresca has personally expressed admiration for Panichelli’s technical ability and composure in front of goal.

Team Talk reported that Joaquin Panichelli has scored 10 goals in 15 appearances so far this season and that this form has alerted Jewell and other Chelsea scouts. Panichelli could be one of two stars to move to west London, as Emanuel Emegha has done.