Instead, Chelsea are already being tied to a string of alternatives, which tells you one of two things. Either the club still doubts its current striker options, or it still has not settled on a clear attacking identity.

Geovany Quenda reveals excitement after Chelsea announce £40m transfer - Teenage star officially arrives at Chelsea

Estevao Willian is set for even more competition on the right-hand side of Chelsea's attack next season following the arrival of a new signing at Stamford Bridge

Journalist: Chelsea Set £120m Price Tag as Real Madrid Rumour Ends by Rachel Moore on Jul 7, 2026 for EPLindex.com

Manchester United have agreed a £50m fee with Chelsea for Andrey Santos as Ederson flies in for a medical following Brazil’s early World Cup exit. Alex Scott was linked with a move to Old Trafford, but now Chelsea could reinvest the Santos money into signing the Bournemouth star. Maxence Lacroix and Pep Chavarria remain in talks with the Blues.

Chelsea's midfield plans have been thrown into fresh uncertainty after two significant transfers stalled ahead of next season.