Chelsea will now look to target Bournemouth ace after Benjamin Sesko rejection

Bence Bocsák

• Updated: 13 Jun 2024 16:13 BST
• 3 min read

It’s already turning out to be a busy transfer window for Chelsea. Todd Boehly has already appointed Enzo Maresca as the club’s new manager.

Meanwhile, Chelsea have secured the services of Tosin Adarabioyo before the transfer window has officially opened.

They are also believed to be targeting Michael Olise and Jhon Duran. But the duo is not the only two players on the club’s transfer shortlist.

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Benjamin Sesko is also believed to have been a key target for the Blues before he opted to remain at RB Leipzig and sign a contract extension earlier this week.

This has thrown a spanner in the works for Chelsea with the club believed to be keen on signing a new number nine.

According to HITC, Chelsea could now look to target Bournemouth’s Dominic Solanke instead.

Solanke has enjoyed a brilliant season in the Premier League scoring 19 goals this season. He’s also a Chelsea youth academy product having come through the ranks at the club from a young age before infamously moving to Liverpool on a free transfer.

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Having that experience and coming through at Chelsea could make Solanke an ideal candidate for Maresca’s side.

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Chelsea need a proven goal-scorer with Nicholas Jackson having struggled to put away his chances last season.

Solanke is exactly that, having proven himself in the Premier League. He is now turning into his prime years and is definitely ready for the step-up to a bigger club.

Chelsea could be a smart destination for him. Although Bournemouth will be reluctant to sell. HITC’s report suggests there is a £65m release clause in Solanke’s contract which can be active.

However, considering Chelsea are struggling to maintain financial fair play regulations as it is, that kind of sum of money would be quite a steep sum for the club to fork out.