Chelsea hatch transfer plan to sign a THIRD new striker

Updated: 1 Jul 2024 10:20 CDT
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Chelsea's summer business is far from done and they could yet sign a third new striker, according to a report.

The Blues have been very busy indeed thus far. Tosin Adarabioyo has come in to reinforce the defence, joining from Fulham on a free transfer. Palmeiras wonderkid Estevao is slated to arrive next year following the confirmation of a €60+ million transfer.

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Omari Kellyman has arrived from Aston Villa in a controversial move that saw Ian Maatsen head the other way. The signing of Barcelona striker Marc Guiu is expected to be made official shortly. More deals, like the signings of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Aaron Anselmino, are expected to be sealed before the end of the week.

Despite the sheer volume of transfers, Chelsea are not done yet. Kellyman and Guiu are both strikers, though the former is unlikely to feature for the first team straight away and the Blues want to add another attacker - and it could be yet another number nine.

Chelsea to revive deals after Lukaku, Broja sales

According to Si Phillips, Chelsea are relaxed about their current squad situation, particularly up front, and they are now looking to offload Romelu Lukaku and Armando Broja before proceeding with any more potential moves for a new offensive reinforcement.

Saudi Pro League and Italian sides want Lukaku and he is reportedly keen to reunite with former Inter boss Antonio Conte at Napoli. However, the 2023 Serie A champions are unlikely to make a move as long as Victor Osimhen remains on their books.

As for Broja, he has no shortage of suitors around Europe. His price tag has made a move to the continent unlikely and it increasingly looks as though he will remain in the Premier League, with Everton said to be working on a deal.

The above-mentioned report outlines that Chelsea could pursue another striker should they manage to offload these two outcasts. Deals for Jhon Duran of Aston Villa or Lille's Jonathan David could be revived.