Chelsea are still being tipped to sign a new attacker despite the transfer business they have already completed during the summer transfer window.
Enzo Maresca has already seen major changes to his frontline during this summer, with some of those players being given the chance to make an impact at the Club World Cup.
Joao Pedro ended up having a major impact in their trophy-winning campaign in the United States, with the Brazilian scoring three times in as many appearances.
Liam Delap also made his mark, while Jamie Gittens and Estevao Willian are waiting in the wings to feature for their new club when the Premier League returns next month.
Chelsea could make attempt to hijack Hugo Ekitike deal
Before the Club World Cup got underway, Chelsea were strongly linked with the signing of Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt.
It was claimed the Blues agreed personal terms with Ekitike, however they were falling short of the Bundesliga side’s valuation of the player.
Now, it is Newcastle and Liverpool who are fighting over the signing, with the Magpies having a club-record bid rejected for the striker.
While Chelsea have not been mentioned as potential suitors recently, Graeme Bailey has told Blues fans to keep an eye on the saga due to the chance they return to the table before the window slams shut.
He told GRV’s ‘Beyond the Back Four’: “Looking at GK situation, still have interest in Mike Maignan, CBs too, keeping an eye on Nicolas Jackson situation also.
“If he leaves, Chelsea will sign another striker, not done yet, fascinating club to follow – could they get involved in Ekitike or Sesko? Keep an eye on them with strikers”
Other Chelsea attacking transfer targets
While the Frenchman would no doubt be a brilliant signing for Chelsea, the addition of Pedro has somewhat covered a lot of the areas he excels in.
There are plenty of other attackers the club have been linked with, including more natural wingers who could be seen as a direct Noni Madueke replacement.
Morgan Rogers is admired by the Blues, however would likely demand their largest transfer fee of an already busy summer.
Rodrygo is also being considered as somewhat of a dream signing, and his lack of appearances at the Club World Cup could see him become available.
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