The speculation surrounding Chelsea’s interest in strikers has resurfaced, with CaughtOffside reporting that the Blues are eyeing Newcastle forward Alexander Isak.
Newcastle’s hefty £115m asking price is currently a barrier to the deal, but sources suggest Chelsea is working to bring that figure down to a more reasonable £80m. Regardless of the price, Isak would still come with a significant wage demand. This move doesn’t quite align with the typical strategy under the current ownership, but sometimes it’s necessary to bend the rules for a game-changing player.
An alternative to Isak is RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, whose name has been circulating for over a year. It’s expected that his future will be decided next summer, with Leipzig likely to cash in on the 20-year-old. According to the report, Sesko is seen as another option for both Chelsea and Arsenal.
The question of whether Chelsea truly needs another striker is open for debate. Nicolas Jackson has been exceptional this season, proving he’s more than capable of leading the line. However, if an opportunity arises to sign a top-quality player at a good price, Chelsea would be remiss not to consider it, regardless of the players already in the squad.
While Chelsea has been fortunate with Jackson’s fitness so far, it’s unrealistic to expect him to stay injury-free forever. Looking ahead to next season, particularly with hopes of a more competitive European campaign, having two high-caliber strikers will be essential for competing on multiple fronts.
Also mentioned in recent reports are Brighton’s Evan Ferguson and Ipswich’s Liam Delap. Both offer a different style compared to Isak and Sesko but could provide valuable options as Chelsea looks to strengthen its forward line.
