Hakim Ziyech Chelsea Specials Odds

For £36million in this day and age, the transfer of Hakim Ziyech to Chelsea may already be the bargain of recent and forthcoming transfer windows. Ziyech was one of the main driving forces behind Ajax’s incredible Champions League run to the semi-final last season and has so far recorded an impressive 16 assists and three goals in 21 appearances for the Dutch outfit this campaign.

Since 2017/18, the Morocco international has created more chances and bagged more assists than anyone in the top eight European domestic leagues. During that time in the Eredivisie, Ziyech has notched up a remarkable 40 assists and 31 goals in 81 games.

The left-footed 27-year-old can play on the right cutting inside or through the middle and he will no doubt inject a lot of creativity into Chelsea, when his scheduled transfer goes ahead.

Here, we’ve looked at some of the special odds from William Hill to see just how well he can do in a Chelsea shirt.

With the transfer of Ziyech to be completed later this year, he will want to get off on the right track and prove his worth immediately, after months of wait. With this said, what better way to make an instant impact than to score on his first three league starts in Chelsea colours?

At 33/1 with William Hill, this could be a fantastic price, especially if the Blues get a favourable start to the season with an easier looking opening fixture list. Ziyech’s assist records have gained plaudits but the 27-year-old has shown he is definitely capable of hitting the back of the net with his cultured left foot.

Ziyech famously scored home and away against Real Madrid last season in the Champions League round of 16, including a glorious strike at the Bernabeu. The winger also managed a goal against Tottenham Hotspur in the semis that campaign and even directly contributed a goal against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge earlier this season, although this was later declared an own goal by Kepa Arrizabalaga.

After the news of Pedro’s imminent departure from Stamford Bridge, Ziyech will most likely find himself in a battle with Christian Pulisic for a place in the starting 11 in his favoured right-wing spot.

At a price of 4/7, Ziyech is the favourite to surpass the American in goals next season for the Blues. Indeed, we should expect the Ajax star to make plenty of goal contributions to solidify his place, with that competition from Pulisic. The ex-Borussia Dortmund man has struggled to make an impact in England since his arrival from Germany and was often deployed on the left before an injury halted his season.

With this said, plus Ziyech's proven abilities, the chances of the Morroco star scoring more than Pulisic is very strong.

For Ziyech to find the net 10+ times in the league next season is 5/2 and it is certainly worth a consideration.

The playmaker managed to score 21 times last season as he guided Ajax to the Champions League semi-final, with 16 goals coming in Ajax's Eredivisie title triumph.

Ziyech already has eight this campaign, including six in the Eredivisie. If you fancy him to score more than ten, why not go one further and get a 10/1 price on Ziyech to score 15+ in the Premier League in 2020/21, which will certainly fill the void left by Eden Hazard.

You only have to look at Ziyech's record to see the sheer number of assists he can rack up in the space of just a few games.

The 27-year-old has five assists in the Champions League this season and therefore tops the table of assists amongst Europe's elite in this competition. So, clearly, Ziyech has an eye for the creative side of things, and you wouldn’t put it past him to set up a goal in each of his first three league games at Chelsea.

At an incredible 25/1 with William Hill, it's certainly worth considering and is without question more doable for him than scoring in each of the first three league games, as just alluded to. Ziyech's creative nature easily surpasses his desire to bag himself, and the Netherlands-born winger is always on the lookout to assist his teammates.

The spark of Ziyech may be what Chelsea need in order to get to that next level under Frank Lampard. The Englishman's young side have impressed at times this season but haven’t been consistent enough lately, as they gradually began to lose grip on their top four hopes.

The arrival of the Ajax star may be enough for the Blues to enjoy a cup run and get their hands on a domestic trophy, or even put them in a battle for the title again.

Next year also sees the return of the African Cup of Nations, where Ziyech will be one of the stars on show. Last time out, his Moroccon side managed to cruise through the group stage winning all three games but failed to progress through the knockouts, losing to Benin on penalties.

Odds are a high 33/1 for Ziyech to spearhead a domestic trophy with Chelsea, plus as lift the African Nations Cup. Considering Morocco's tricky side, as well as Chelsea's excellent cup record, this one should not be easily overlooked.

This spectacular talent was named Dutch Football Player of the year in 2018 after a fantastic season with Ajax. Now, could Ziyech repeat that feat with being named PFA Player of the Year with Chelsea?

Currently, it's Liverpool’s Virgil Van Dijk who holds the award and he and the likes of Sadio Mane and Kevin De Bruyne will take some beating.

Although, you don't have to look too far down the history line to see how new players have bagged the award so quickly. Just two seasons ago, Mohamed Salah won the trophy for his record-breaking 32 Premier League goals in what was his debut season with Liverpool.

Similarly to Salah, Ziyech is at a level now where he is proving his worth and just needs the next step up to show his elite capabilities. Indeed, both have that tricky left foot with their hard-to-defend, agile nature. Now perhaps Chelsea have finally replaced the man they let go to Roma all them years ago.

At a big price of 40/1, the man that registered an impressive 61 goal involvements (40 assists and 31 goals) in 81 appearances for Ajax may be in with an outside chance.

By Jordan Edmonds