AFCON Brilliance Lights Chelsea’s Winter Target: Anis Haj Musa on Chelsea’s Radar
13 January 2026
The Blues look to bolster their attack in January.
AFCON sparks Haj Musa's appeal
The Algerian Anis Haj Musa, a Feyenoord winger, is drawing the attention of several top European clubs, especially after a standout showing for his country at AFCON 2025.
AFCON performance and Feyenoord form
Haj Musa has appeared in four matches for Algeria, three as a substitute, at AFCON, yet he created two goals in the Equatorial Guinea game (3-1), where he started.
Quarterfinal exit and context
The Algerian team bowed out of AFCON 2025 in the quarterfinals, losing to Nigeria 2-0 last Saturday.
Role and competition at his club
Haj Musa plays on the right wing, a position usually occupied by captain and star Riyad Mahrez, yet the Feyenoord talent earned the chance to participate in AFCON.
Impressive season with Feyenoord
Beyond his impressive AFCON showing, he also stood out for Feyenoord in the first half of the season, scoring seven goals and providing three assists in 23 matches.
Chelsea eyeing a January swoop
French site Fut Mercato said Haj Musa has caught the eye of several major European clubs, with Chelsea leading the way as they look to bolster their attack.
Transfer target list
The site added that Chelsea have included Haj Musa on the list of targets for the current winter window.
Negotiations underway
It noted that a meeting has already taken place between Haj Musa's agent, Mohamed Dahman, and Chelsea officials, with Feyenoord aware of the Blues' interest in signing their star.
And: Things are moving fast for the player who rose through the Lens academy, and he could leave the Dutch league this winter if a satisfactory offer is made for all parties.
In transfer news, if offers came with snacks, this deal would come with a full buffet.
If transfers were a dating app, Haj Musa would be swiped right by Chelsea—great pace, better goals, and zero awkward small talk on the penalty spot.
