Chelsea fans hoping for a striker signing may have to temper their expectations, with the club appearing to prioritise other positions this summer.
It’s safe to say that Chelsea’s striker situation remains one of the biggest puzzles ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.
Nicolas Jackson is set to return to the fold following a loan spell at Bayern Munich, while Brazil international Joao Pedro and former Ipswich forward Liam Delap fought for the number nine shirt.
Supplemented by the raw potential of young Spanish forward Marc Guiu, as well as Strasbourg striker Emmanuel Emegha making his way to Stamford Bridge.
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Chelsea decide against signing a striker
In an update from the BBC, A centre-forward signing is not expected. However, Chelsea are considering adding a goal-scoring winger or a versatile attacker.
We have seen Chelsea register an interest in Morgan Rogers, as well as Jarrod Bowen, who both fit the profile that the club appear to be looking for.
And what heightens the need for a winger even more is the futures of both Alejandro Garnacho and Jamie Gittens, who supposedly have options should they want to leave this summer. That, as well as their inconsistent performances, makes them easy options to move on when Alonso arrives.
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Xabi Alonso runs the risk of no striker signing at Chelsea
Bypassing a striker signing poses a massive risk for Chelsea, exposing an alarming reliance on Joao Pedro, who could pick up an injury at any point.
Nicolas Jackson showed flashes at Bayern Munich and lit up the Premier League when he first joined Chelsea, but he’s just not been the same since.
Liam Delap manages only isolated bursts of physicality rather than consistent Premier League output, while incoming Dutch forward Emmanuel Emegha arrives with injury baggage and zero pedigree in English football.
You would think if there’s one thing that Alonso can take from last season, it’s not to rely solely on Joao Pedro, as it cost Chelsea at times.
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