Chelsea eye Everton attacker to rival Jackson

Jacque Talbot

• Updated: 6 Jun 2024 10:12 BST
• 5 min read

Chelsea have reportedly turned to Dominic Calvert-Lewin as the man to rival Nicholas Jackson up front.

The Daily Mail reports that the Everton striker is one option who is under consideration as the club look to bring in a No.9.

Red Bull Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko also on the list, but Arsenal and Manchester United have made their interest known, too. The 21-year old has a clause in his deal that can reach around £59.5million, meaning he represents a more expensive option for the Blues than Calvert-Lewin.

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Everton, who may need to raise funds this summer, have offered the forward a new deal but now rival Premier League clubs are circling. The former England international, known for his shoddy injury record, made 38 appearances last campaign for Sean Dyche’s men, netting eight goals during the course of the season.

It’s thought that Chelsea are hedging their bets and have opened up a wider berth in terms of their targets, having typically gone for younger players who can develop.

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Chelsea’s summer transfer plans

On the face of it, the West London club will look to be more stringent with money - they appeared to have sealed the deal for free agent Tosin Adarabioyo, who departed from Fulham at the end of his contract despite heavy interest from Newcastle and Man Utd.

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The Magpies were recently linked to Calvert-Lewin, too, so it could see both clubs go head-to-head again over bringing in a fresh face.

The Blues are believed to be looking at signing an elite No.9 this summer under new boss Enzo Maresca - but the trouble is that the likes of Arsenal, Man Utd, and Newcastle are also on the lookout for a such a profile.