‘Actively working’: Fabrizio Romano has dropped Chelsea transfer update

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With just two weeks left in the summer transfer window, Chelsea will be eager to apply the finishing touches to their squad.

The Blues have been busy in the market, with plenty of incomings and outgoings. But they’re not done yet.

On Sunday night, Fabrizio Romano took to YouTube with a transfer update, and spoke at length about Chelsea and their plans.

The transfer insider says the Blues are “already actively working” to bring in at least one more attacking player before the window shuts.

This is in wake of Christopher Nkunku’s knee injury that could keep him out for several months, according to football.london.

Chelsea are also sweating on the fitness of Carney Chukwuemeka, who was forced off against West Ham.

‘It’s important’

As such, the Blues are already on the case as they look to bolster their attacking ranks further, Romano said.

“I can tell you that they are already actively working to bring in at least one more player in the offensive position, a creative player,” said Romano.

“We know Nkunku is injured, also Carney today (Sunday) had an injury, so it’s important for Chelsea to do something in that position to add one more player.”

Romano mentioned Chelsea’s failed pursuit of Michael Olise as well as their interest in Bradley Barcola and Jeremy Doku.

The former is prioritising Paris Saint-Germain, while Manchester City are favourites for Doku, said the Italian.

And as for Mohammed Kudus, that lead appears to be fizzling out, added Romano.

Nonetheless, Chelsea are working on it. Romano said: “For sure they will do something in that position after this injury situation.”

Our view

It’s good to hear Romano so sure about Chelsea’s pursuit of a new attacker before the window shuts.

With injuries to Nkunku and Chukwuemeka, the Blues need to bolster their front line ranks further.

Romano did mention several active leads, but none of them seem particularly promising at present.

Nevertheless, Chelsea have struck several great deals after seemingly trailing in those races. No doubt the Blues will have more aces up their sleeve.