A brand new striker is at the top of the list for many Chelsea fans ahead of what is surely going to be another busy summer transfer window.
Nicolas Jackson is yet to find the net in 2025, and the Blues have suffered as a result in the Premier League in the second half of the season.
The Blues now face the very real possibility that they may miss out on Champions League football for next season, something which could impact the calibre of player they are able to attract.
| Position | Team | Played MP | Won W | Drawn D | Lost L | For GF | Against GA | Diff GD | Points Pts |
| 3 |  NewcastleNewcastle | 32 | 18 | 5 | 9 | 61 | 40 | 21 | 59 |
| 4 |  Nottm ForestNottingham Forest | 32 | 17 | 6 | 9 | 51 | 38 | 13 | 57 |
| 5 |  Man CityManchester City | 32 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 62 | 42 | 20 | 55 |
| 6 |  ChelseaChelsea | 32 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 56 | 39 | 17 | 54 |
| 7 |  Aston VillaAston Villa | 32 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 49 | 46 | 3 | 54 |
| 8 |  B’mouthBournemouth | 32 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 52 | 40 | 12 | 48 |
Despite this, Chelsea are going to put themselves in the conversation to sign some of the top talents in the game, and this includes the targets on their shortlist for the striker position.
Chelsea pushing to beat Arsenal to Viktor Gyokeres
One of those players who has emerged near the top of the list is Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokeres, who has one of the best goalscoring records in Europe over the last two seasons.
The striker has 44 goals in 45 games this season, and is clearly going to be of interest to a number of top sides looking to solve their striker woes.
Chelsea believe Sporting’s valuation is fair, which could see them hold an advantage on a number of the other elite sides who could be looking for a cut-price deal.
According to A Bola, the Blues are making a move to put themselves ahead of Arsenal for the deal, with them clearly looking to strengthen around former Blue Kai Havertz.
Chelsea’s other striker targets
The Blues have plenty of options when it comes to signing a new number nine though, with their manager having his opinion on who they should bring in.
Maresca is reportedly pushing for Liam Delap to join the club, with him getting a first-hand viewing of his talents in Premier League games against Ipswich this season.
Links to the likes of Victor Osimhen and Benjamin Sesko refuse to go away as a result of long-term admiration of their talents.
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