Chelsea have now expressed “concrete curiosity” in signing an “superb” striker, who might have a launch clause of round £66m this summer time, in accordance with Sky Sports activities reporter Florian Plettenberg.
Maresca’s striker search
Enzo Maresca praised Nicolas Jackson for his contribution in entrance of purpose again in January, saying: “He has already scored 9 objectives and final yr he scored 14, so he’s on the right track to attain extra objectives than he scored final yr. Hopefully he can rating extra objectives, he may also help us, however we’re utterly pleased with Nico.”
Nonetheless, the 23-year-old has failed to attain this calendar yr, and Christopher Nkunku hasn’t precisely been prolific since Jackson was sidelined with harm, regardless of breaking his nine-game purpose drought within the Premier League in opposition to Southampton final trip.
As such, the Blues look set to pursue a brand new striker in the summertime switch window, they usually have been linked with strikes for a variety of thrilling choices, together with Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak and Napoli’s Victor Osimhen.
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The Blues’ boss has set his sights on a brand new signing forward of the summer time switch window.
Nonetheless, Isak’s large asking value might pose an issue, and the west Londoners have struggled to get a deal for Osimhen over the road previously, in order that they have additionally recognized different different targets.
Based on Plettenberg, in a latest replace on X, Chelsea have now “expressed concrete curiosity” in signing RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, who has now been confirmed to have a launch clause included in his contract.
The discharge clause could rise to €80m (£66m) by the tip of the marketing campaign, at which level a variety of Premier League golf equipment might make strikes, with Arsenal, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur additionally eager, though the latter membership have “little likelihood” of successful the race.
“Wonderful” Sesko impressing in Germany
The Slovenian striker is averaging a purpose each different sport with RB Leipzig this season, netting 17 objectives in 34 video games in all competitions, together with 4 within the Champions League previous to his aspect’s exit.
As such, the Leipzig star is simply one purpose away from matching his purpose tally from final season, displaying indicators of growth, having usually been amongst the objectives since making his breakthrough with RB Salzburg.
Not solely is the 6-foot-5 ahead a purpose menace, however he’s additionally imposing bodily, as identified by Matej Orazem, the sporting director of NK Domzale, who Sesko performed for at youth degree.
“The physicality was the defining issue. He was superb. With some younger abilities, you need them to play with the older guys but when they aren’t bodily prepared then you’re a little extra cautious. With Beny, there was little doubt due to his bodily presence.”
Sesko’s purpose document, coupled along with his bodily presence, signifies he might be a unbelievable signing for Chelsea this summer time, at which level it’s evident Maresca might want to signal a prime striker, given Jackson and Nkunku’s struggles.
