Chelsea have a new transfer target high on their agenda this summer, as chairman Todd Boehly looks to provide newly appointed coach Enzo Maresca with the necessary upgrades to strengthen his squad.
Chelsea are targeting new attackers after Maresca's talks with Marbella
As BBC football reporter Nizaar Kinsella reported this week, the Blues remain in the market for a new striker and winger, coming after a move for Crystal Palace midfielder Michael Olise fell through and talks to sign Aston Villa's Jhon Duran went nowhere. .
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Villa wanted to include players in any deal for Duran to join the west Londoners, which they apparently tried but succeeded (Nizaar Kinsella). Meanwhile, despite reports that Chelsea had agreed personal terms with Olise, the 22-year-old chose to move to Vincent Kompany's Bayern Munich.
“Michael Olise chose to join Bayern Munich because of the lure of Champions League football and the opportunity to work with Vincent Kompany,” wrote journalist Sam Dean in The Telegraph (about Bayern & Germany).
“Manchester United and Chelsea were also very interested in Olise but the 22-year-old's opinion was confirmed after initial discussions with Kompany and Olise's club management that Olise's decision was not financial, with his understanding with Kompany and history of success of Bayern were the main reasons for his switch to the Bundesliga.
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Chelsea's top scorers in all competitions last season |
Goals |
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Cole Palmer |
25 |
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Nicholas Jackson |
17 |
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Raheem Sterling |
10 |
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Noni Madueke |
8 |
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Conor Gallagher |
7 |
“The German club feel confident that they have shown Olise why Bayern will be the best place for his career. Kompany is understood to have reached an understanding with Olise regarding his vision for the club and the style of play he wants to introduce at Bayern.”
It's back to the drawing board for joint sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley following Olise's insult, despite weeks of reported talks, and they are still looking for new options going forward.
Chelsea are looking to sign a talented new striker after talks with Maresca in Marbella earlier this month and will look to bring in another Olise. Barcelona striker Marc Guiu has been approached by Chelsea ahead of his move, with the young Spanish forward's deal including a £5 million release clause.
Chelsea are also interested in Lille star Jonathan David as well, and reports from Spain now claim they have their eye on Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman as a replacement for Olise.
Chelsea are now ready to make a bid for Atalanta striker Ademola Lookman
Indeed, one source claims that Chelsea are willing to make a bid for Lookman after making him a top priority. The former Everton star was Atalanta's hero in the Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen, with Gian Piero Gasperini's side unbeatenly ending Xabi Alonso's unbeaten record.
The Nigerian scored 11 goals and provided seven assists in 31 Serie A games last season, and Atalanta are believed to have put a £50 million price tag on his head as a result.
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