Chelsea’s search for a centre-forward is said to be continuing with reports claiming that the Blues have held talks for Lille forward Jonathan David and Hoffenheim’s Maximilian Beier.
Chelsea Newly Appointed manager, Enzo Maresca wants to add a forward to his options ahead of the new season and Chelsea have held negotiations with multiple targets in a bid to get a deal done.
Close sources has confirmed to Footyvaild that Chelsea have ended their interest in signing Atletico Madrid striker Samu Omorodion after seeing an initial approach knocked back three times by the Spanish giants.
Footyvaild Understands that, Chelsea Hierarchy identifies Samu Omorodion as a player with the skill set to make a name for himself in the Premier League, even though he is an ‘unknown quantity’, which means a deal is still up in the air.
The Spanish striker is not due to become a free agent for another four years, meaning that Atletico are under no pressure whatsoever to sell the 20-year-old.
Meanwhile, according to Reports – Chelsea have also opened dialogue with Lille over a potential deal for Jonathan David, who has just 12 months remaining on his contract this summer.
Sources stated that, Lille are prepared to allow the Canada international to depart given the risk of losing David on a free transfer with the club’s president having confirmed David and centre-back Leny Yoro will leave this summer.
David has scored 84 goals in 183 appearances for Lille since arriving from Gent in 2020 and finished as runner-up to Kylian Mbappe as Ligue 1’s leading scorer last season.
