Chelsea want a superstar striker

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Chelsea have not had a good first half of the season partly due to their goal drought, so the Blues are interested in strengthening their front line.

9 months ago
It was a great start to the new year as Chelsea made an impressive opening statement with a 4-0 win in the FA Cup to advance to the next round.
After all the chaotic nights they faced in December, it was a good day for all the fans with Chelsea FC tickets.
But the real question asked is if Chelsea has got their act together for the next half of the season.
It was a convincing win for the Blues against Preston, showing a dominant second half, bringing in four goals. Armando Broja started matters with an impressive header from Malo Gusto's cross.
Thiago Silva followed with a goal off a corner set piece. Raheem Sterling's free-kick added a third, and Enzo Fernandez confirmed the victory late on, despite an initial offside flag, after a VAR check.
The first half was lively for Preston and Chelsea fans, with Chelsea FC tickets feeling like it would be a dull affair as Preston had the edge over the Blues.
But the second half changed everything.
While the visitors had several moments of attacking opportunities, Chelsea showed their quality in defense. The first half saw two chances - one from Cole Palmer and one from Enzo Fernandez.
But Chelsea's superiority was evident in the second half. Gusto's delivery for Broja's goal showed the quality that Chelsea consists of. Chelsea capitalized to take the game out of reach as Preston slowed down.
Chelsea also gave a debut for 17-year-old Michael Golding in the closing stages.
Former Liverpool captain and Premier League winner is looking to return to the Premier League after a short stint with the Saudi club Al-Ettifaq. The 33-year-old, who left Liverpool six months ago, is unhappy and is open to any offers from any Premier League clubs.
With Chelsea rumored to be one of the front runners to Henderson, manager Mauricio Pochettino declined to comment on Henderson specifically in the recent press conference. Pochettino went on to speak about the current state of the squad and hinted at a broader approach to targeting players.
Additionally, Pochetitno adds that Ben Chilwell, Benoit Badiashile, and Carney Chukwuemeka are returning from injuries, which is a good sign for the club regarding squad depth.
However, he highlighted the importance of monitoring their progress daily and evaluating their performance in training sessions to ensure they are genuinely ready to rejoin the squad.
Chelsea are looking at the FIFA World Cup winner and AS Roma player Paul Dybala as a temporary solution to bring in a first-class striker. The Argentinian forward has shown interest in joining Stamford Bridge, but Chelsea has a limited window to complete the move.
Paul Dybala's official release clause stands at £9 million and is active for any club outside Italy until 15th January 2024. This is a perfect opportunity for Chelsea to capitalize on acquiring Dybala's services this season.
However, Dybala has had his fair share of struggles regarding fitness and consistency, but for Chelsea, the hunt is for a professional player with ample experience.
With a very low release clause set, it builds an easier route for Chelsea to go directly into negotiations with the player than going through the club.
This is an exciting prospect for Chelsea and is one that should go from start to finish.
Dybala's experience and playing quality can immediately solve Chelsea's offensive struggle. While fitness is a concern, the consistency is something that Chelsea are treasuring right now.
The striker issue has been a crisis for all those with Chelsea FC tickets. Since Diego Costa left the club, Chelsea has not had a permanent first-class striker. They tried their luck with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, but this failed miserably.
The team brought Romelu Lukaku back, which was a disaster. Lukaku will also be one of the biggest flop signings in the Premier League.
So the fans could be more optimistic about Dybala but will give him time to adjust, provided he makes it to Stamford Bridge.
While the hunt for Dybala remains intact, Pochettino is also in pursuit of other options for the position of striker. With over a billion pounds spent on transfers with the new ownership, the Blues don't seem to be contemptuous of what they have, and Pochettino wants more.
These claims are justifiable. While Chelsea have bolstered their defense and midfield, the one place lacking is the attack. For Chelsea right now, in addition to Dybala, Michael Olise continues to be an attraction, with a release clause of just over 40 million Pounds.
Despite his injury, Olise has shown that he is a big team player, bringing in five goals and an assist in 9 league appearances for Crystal Place this season. At just 22 years of age, Olise is showing that he can punch way above his weight, and he might be a fruitful investment as this Chelsea team is looking to build for the future.
Another name that is profoundly adored in all of England is Dusan Vlahovic. Interest in Vlahovic has come from Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsa.
And now Chelsea will prepare to provide a valuation for the striker. But it looks like they aren't alone. More clubs like Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, and Atletico after the Juventus striker exist.
While Juventus has straightforwardly denied any sale intentions, Vlahovic has been a consistent scorer for the club, netting six goals in 16 appearances. While he has yet to reach the potential he demonstrated in his previous club, Fiorentina, Vilahovic is a hot transfer target.
For Vlahovic, there is a recurring chatter around the clubs. While the player might be available, Vlahovic's price seems high. With his current form and future prospects, there is speculation that his price could go up to 60 million Pounds, which draws concern about whether he is worth it.
For Chelsea, who've had bad outings of quoting extremely excessive prices for strikers who eventually ended up overcoming disasters, they would be mindful of not overspending on a player.

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