Despite the recent closure of the summer transfer window, Chelsea is already planning to reinforce their striker options in preparation for the upcoming January window. According to GiveMeSport, Chelsea’s manager, Pochettino, has identified three prospective strikers for consideration: Ivan Toney from Brentford, Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa, and Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig. While the English duo of Toney and Watkins is familiar to Premier League fans, Sesko, a Slovenian international who recently moved to Leipzig from Salzburg, is a rising star attracting Chelsea’s interest.
Taking a broader perspective, it becomes evident why Chelsea didn’t secure these forwards during the summer transfer window. Toney is ineligible to play until January due to gambling-related sanctions, while Sesko has just made his move to Salzburg. Additionally, Chelsea must adhere to Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations, and despite their busy summer, which saw them acquire 12 new players in a remarkable £440 million spending spree, they continue to strategize for their ideal striker. In the meantime, they are relying on new signing Nicolas Jackson, who was brought in from Villarreal for €35 million, to perform. Chelsea’s next Premier League match is an away fixture against Bournemouth on Sunday, September 17, following the international break.