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๐จ Chelsea Widen Search for a New Striker
Chelsea are stepping up efforts to bring in a reliable forward, as concerns grow over Nicolas Jacksonโs inconsistency and Nkunkuโs fitness issues. Enzo Maresca wants a clinical striker to lead the line and capitalize on the creative spark from players like Cole Palmer.
1. Benjamin ล eลกko (RB Leipzig)
A towering Slovenian with speed, technique, and composure.
Still only 21, he’s impressed this season with 17 goals.
Chelsea like his profile and feel heโd suit a tactical, structured system.
2. Viktor Gyรถkeres (Sporting CP)
The Swedish striker is in top form, scoring over 30 goals this season.
With a release clause of โฌ80โ90M, heโs not cheap, but Arsenal are already pushing hard to sign him.
Chelsea may jump into the race, seeing him as an instant-impact option.
3. Liam Delap (Ipswich, on loan from Man City)
A young English striker showing promise in the Championship.
14 goals this season and rising stock as a future Premier League forward.
Could be a long-term project for Chelsea if they opt to go young.
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Other Names on the Radar:
Victor Osimhen is admired but comes with injury concerns and a huge fee.
Santiago Gimรฉnez is scoring consistently in the Netherlands.
Evan Ferguson has Premier League experience, but Brighton wonโt let him go easily.
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Chelseaโs Criteria:
Theyโre after a forward who can:
Stretch defenses with pace
Link play effectively
Deliver consistent goals
Lead a young attacking unit
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Bottom Line:
The striker Chelsea choose this summer could define Marescaโs early tenure. Whether they go for proven power like Gyรถkeres, rising potential in ล eลกko, or a bold move for someone unexpected, the pressure is on to find a game-changing No. 9.
