MJ

Chelsea have Liam Delap, Benjamin Sesko, Hugo Ekitike and Viktor Gyökeres on their shortlist for a new number nine. They want to move quickly to secure a new striker. Each being pursued by other Premier League clubs as well. Securing #UCL puts Chelsea in a stronger position. Delap expected to decide his future this week and ranks high in Chelsea’s thinking. Chelsea have held positive talks and are optimistic now that #MUFC have no European football. Everton and Newcastle have also met Delap. And the Ipswich striker has had new interest from abroad in the past 48 hours. Ekitike likely to cost at least £80m. Frankfurt prefer to keep so will prove tough to negotiate with. #LFC have also enquired. Sesko and Gyökeres are Arsenal’s two main targets now Alexander Isak is likely to stay at #NUFC. Sesko will cost €80m if his clause is triggered. Gyökeres can leave Sporting for around €70m. Chelsea pitched to Sesko last summer before he decided to stay at Leipzig. And Chelsea looked at Gyökeres in summer 2023, and again in January 2024, but are yet to make a fresh approach.🔵

🚨 “We know Chelsea appreciation for Ekitike, Sesko, Delap, I will be more clear on the striker in next days so Calma, Chelsea are focused on conference league final then will be BUSY on the market” (@FabrizioRomano)