Chelsea make contact to discuss signing ‘special’ striker, he’s outscoring Nicolas Jackson this season

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Chelsea have just been linked in the transfer rumour mill with an exciting striker who’s impressing in one of Europe’s top five leagues.

Even though Chelsea are flying right now under Enzo Maresca, there will always be transfer speculation around the club.

In terms of the No.9 position, the Blues appear to be in safe hands right now.

Nicolas Jackson is enjoying a fantastic individual campaign, scoring nine Premier League goals. Meanwhile, Chelsea teammates Christopher Nkunku and Marc Guiu both provide superb cover as alternative attacking options.

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Chelsea make contact about Benjamin Sesko

According to TEAMtalk, Chelsea have made contact to discuss a potential transfer move for RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko.

It is explained that the Blues have initiated contact to speak about the 21-year-old Bundesliga frontman.

The report says that the 21-year-old star is one of several strikers on Chelsea’s shortlist for next summer.

Apparently, Sesko feels prepared to make the big leap to the Premier League for the first time in his career. He signed a new long-term deal with Leipzig that runs until 2029, but this could be his final season with the German club.

Chelsea target Sesko has a gentlemen’s agreement to leave Leipzig next summer, so it’ll be intriguing to see where the talented youngsters ends up playing next.

Benjamin Sesko vs Nicolas Jackson

Many people will believe Jackson doesn’t need replacing as Chelsea’s first-choice striker. Let’s see how he compares this season to the club’s transfer target.

As you can see above, Sesko’s scored 10 goals compared to Jackson’s tally of nine. There’s not a great deal to split them as goalscorers, though.

For Chelsea, Jackson’s all-round game is just as important as what he does in and around the opposition’s penalty box. While Sesko is obviously a super talented young forward, Jackson is only 23 himself and now regularly tormenting Premier League defenders.

Edouard Mendy claims Chelsea’s Jackson has significantly improved and is now the “complete player” in attack.