Chelsea’s striker search heats up as Fernandez pushes for reunion with Argentina teammate amid โฌ100M transfer race.
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has made headlines by publicly endorsing Julian Alvarez as his dream signing this summer. In a candid interview with Gaston Edul, the Argentine star said:
> โJulian. I talk to Julian often… Thereโs no longer any discussion about what a great player he is. Heโs proven it with his goals.โ
Alvarez, now 24, has flourished since his ยฃ81.5 million move from Manchester City to Atletico Madrid, scoring 29 goals and providing 6 assists in 53 appearances. Heโs become a vital figure in La Liga and a proven threat in European football.
Chelseaโs Striker Hunt Intensifies:
Julian Alvarez is now a dream target, but his high price tag and recent move to Atletico could make a transfer extremely complex.
Victor Osimhen is still firmly on Chelseaโs shortlist, though he recently rejected Juventus.
Liam Delap of Ipswich Town is emerging as a surprise contender, with Harry Redknapp backing the young Englishman as a โclear upgrade on Nicolas Jackson.โ
Squad Politics & Summer Shake-up:
Chelseaโs desire to sign a new striker comes amid uncertainty surrounding current forwards. Nicolas Jacksonโs inconsistency and recent red card have drawn fan criticism, with many supporters calling for his sale.
Meanwhile, Fernandez, despite interest from Real Madrid, affirmed heโs content in Londonโthough he flirted with a future move by admitting:
> โI really like La Liga.โ
The Bottom Line:
Chelseaโs striker priority is clear. Alvarez ticks every boxโproven quality, chemistry with Fernandez, and age profile. But unless Atletico are willing to negotiate, Chelsea may have to dig deep or turn to Osimhen or Delap. Either way, Fernandezโs public push adds heat to the fire. Stamford Bridg
e is poised for a bold summer.
