Julián Álvarez is one of the newest strikers linked with a move to Chelsea.
Standard Sport understands that Les Bleus have made signing a new striker a priority this summer as they push forward plans for the squad following the appointment of Enzo Maresca.
Current striker Nicolas Jackson finished a combined first season at Stamford Bridge with 14 Premier League goals and any new signings would compete with Senegal for a place in the first team.
Les Bleus are unlikely to make a move for Victor Osimhen despite long-standing interest, with the Napoli striker’s £113m value proving prohibitive.
Benjamin Sesko is also being considered, Arsenal are also vying for his services. The Gunners are believed to have been encouraged to have merit early in the career, which arguably would not deter Chelsea from trying to sign the 21-year-old. -old.
The RB Leipzig star has a release clause valued at around £56m in his contract and Chelsea could be in a position to provoke it.
Brighton’s Evan Ferguson also had fans at SW6, but the Blues are not believed to be in a position to make a move for the 19-year-old this summer.
Alvarez has been touted as a target in the media, having struggled to get normal playing time under Pep Guardiola.
Erling Haaland will be sacked after two Premier League Golden Boots in the two years since he left Borussia Dortmund for the Etihad Stadium.
The World Cup winner Alvarez joined City from River Plate in the summer of 2022 and has scored 36 goals in 103 appearances, but Haaland is Guardiola’s first selection.
Atletico Madrid have also been linked to the signing of the 24-year-old, but club president Enrique Cerezo has said Alvarez will remain at City.
“Julián Álvarez is a Manchester City player and I think he would probably not move from there,” he said.
Chelsea completed their first signing of the Maresca era on Friday, with defender Tosin Adarabioyo signing a four-year contract after losing to Fulham.
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