David Ornstein has told The Athletic’s Football Podcast that he expects Chelsea to sign a striker this January.
The Blues have enjoyed a busy and fruitful Janaury so far, as Todd Boehly continues his spending spree as the new club owner.
They have invested for the future with the signings of David Datro Fofana and Andrey Santos, with Benoit Badiashile also impressing in his first start for the club at the weekend.
Joao Felix and Mykhailo Mudryk represent two big name additions this winter, as they look to rescue somewhat of a respectful finish to the campaign.
However, plenty of reports suggest that they are still looking to add to their ranks in the next two weeks.
Chelsea could sign Thuram
They have been linked to a right-back to compete with Reece James, as well as a midfielder in the face of a potential exodus in that role.
There have also been links to further strengthening the attack.
The Blues are reportedly interested in Marcus Thuram as the desired option, with Ornsetin claiming they have already been in talks over potentially signing him.
He said: “I think they will take a striker. I really do. They have been in talks with Marcus Thuram, let’s see how that develops. They see Kai Havertz as a number 10, not someone leading the line. There’s been interest in the likes of Osimhen and Vlahovic. They consider so many players.”
The Chelsea staff will certainly be making any signings safe in the knowledge that they will be bringing in Christopher Nkunku in the summer,
With Mudryk and potentially Felix also at the club next year, it will take a lot of thinking and a few departures in order to get the club in a position where they’re back competing.
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