Chelsea have made contact to discuss a potential move for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko after their departure from the Champions League, TEAMtalk can reveal.
Chelsea are starting to move decisively in their search for a new striker. In addition to Alexander Isak and Victor Osimhen, who are still firmly on the Blues’ shortlist, we reported that in recent days the club coached by Enzo Maresca has asked for updated information on Dusan Vlahovic, and this option, at the moment, does not seem to be that hot.
That is why Chelsea are not deterred and continue to talk to agents and intermediaries of other profiles considered ideal for attack.
It is no coincidence that recently, after RB Leipzig’s final elimination from the Champions League, Chelsea asked about Sesko, included in the Blues’ list of possible targets for next summer.
Chelsea have not yet made a decision, given that the list of names is very long, but they plan to take advantage of this confusing European moment to make Leipzig look for a higher price.
For his part, Sesko feels ready for the big leap to the Premier League and, despite having renewed his contract a few months ago until 2029, this season could be his last at the Red Bull club.
Premier League rivals such as Manchester United and Arsenal have also been linked with the signing of Sesko in recent months.
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TEAMtalk is also aware that the Blues will see the return of Ben Chilwell and Carney Chukwuemeka in January, with interest in either man.
We are also aware that Mykhailo Mudryk believes he failed a drugs test due to a banned substance being in his food, and expects the second test to come back all clear.
Meanwhile, Chelsea and Manchester United are both hopeful of securing a deal for Norwegian wonderkid Sverre Nypan, TEAMtalk can reveal.
The Blues, however, could lose Malo Gusto, with the right-back on the radar, or to Liverpool, according to reports.