The Blues continue to scout the transfer market for a centre forward, with a No.9 proving difficult to find as deals for Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran and Atletico Madrid’s Samu Omorodion have stalled.
The Blues are struggling to agree terms of a transfer for Duran with Villa, while they have already seen a bid for Omorodion knocked back by Atletico Madrid’s chiefs.
Having already pulled out of the race to sign Nigerian Striker Victor Osimhen, they have also been left disappointed by Benjamin Sesko’s decision to remain at RB Leipzig rather than move on.
Next striker on Chelsea’s summer transfer shortlist, is reportedly to be Sesko’s RB Leipzig teammate Lois Openda – a player who was actually preferred to the Slovenia international for much of the campaign.
According to reports, the Blues believe the 24-year-old has the profile that new manager Enzo Maresca needs in attack.
Openda’s versatility and ability to play in multiple different systems is seen on making him an ideal signing for the Blues.
The Belgium international scored 24 and set up seven in his debut Bundesliga campaign last season, having been a key part of the Lens side that finished only a point behind PSG in Ligue 1 in the previous season.
