It is widely known that Chelsea are in dire need of a striker to aid Nicolas Jackson who has solely taken the burden of leading the attack for the West London club. The Blues emerged as the top spenders last summer, a trend that’s continued across all three transfer windows since Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital took charge. However, despite the significant investment, the team hasn’t seen these funds translate into on-field results.
So far in the Premier League, Chelsea have secured victories in only eight out of their twenty matches, resulting in 28 points and positioning them at 10th place in the league standings which is far from their standards considering the talent within the squad.
Which Three Strikers Can The Blues Target To Solve Their Current Situation?
Stamford Bridge has seen ongoing links between Victor Osimhen and Chelsea. The London club probably knows that acquiring Osimhen this month would set them back atleast £112 million, considering his recent contract extension. To even contemplate such a significant expenditure, Chelsea must first offload several players to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations. Yet, if they successfully navigate this challenge, the 24-year-old’s goal-scoring prowess and adeptness in leading the attack could perfectly align with Chelsea’s ambitions.
Chelsea have also been linked with Ivan Toney, but Arsenal’s current position as frontrunners in securing his signature makes it challenging for the West London club to present an offer. The Gunners face no financial pressure from FFP in finalising a deal, thus putting pressure on Chelsea. Additionally, Brentford shows reluctance in letting go of Toney without a substantial offer.
Pochettino has expressed his desire to enhance the squad’s overall height, and there is potential in Victor Gyokeres. Although the 1.87 meters tall striker is the latest name associated with Chelsea, an £87m ($109m) release clause could present a significant obstacle, especially considering his recent move to Portugal.
Can Pochettino Realistically Bring Any Of Them Aboard At Stamford Bridge?
The potential transfer of any of the three strikers to Stamford Bridge might face various hurdles. The substantial transfer fee, nearly reaching £90M, needed to acquire a quality striker poses a challenge, considering the adherence to Financial Fair Play rules. Negotiating adeptly with the respective clubs will likely be necessary for West London club to secure the services of any of these players.
However, if Chelsea are to sign one of the strikers, Toney seems the most reasonable. However, the caveat is Arsenal can’t be pursuing him as Chelsea can ill afford another transfer where they overpay because of competition.
