Chelsea’s January striker pursuit will depend on 3 things – Talk Chelsea

Chelsea have been linked with new strikers loads over the past couple of months, forward of a doable January transfer to signal a brand new one.

We’re listening to names equivalent to Victor Osimhen of Napoli and Ivan Toney of Brentford, amongst others, and it appears like Chelsea undoubtedly have their sights set on bringing in a brand new quantity 9 in 2024.

However whether or not that occurs in January or in the summertime rests on three fundamental issues in my view.

1. How Chelsea carry out between now and January

   I believe if Chelsea proceed enjoying properly and getting outcomes like they did towards Manchester Metropolis and Tottenham within the final two video games, then I don’t suppose anybody will actually be mentioning a possible new striker in January and most will probably be blissful to attend and tackle it in the summertime.

2. Whether or not Nicolas Jackson retains scoring and Armando Broja performs
   

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   Broja had a setback along with his harm and has barely performed this season, however he did come on and make an influence towards Metropolis on Sunday.

   Nicolas Jackson had been misfiring however after his hat-trick towards Spurs and one other objective towards Metropolis, the targets have come. However signing a brand new striker in January will depend upon whether or not he can hold scoring or not, and whether or not Broja can step up.

3. How Christopher Nkunku returns
   

   Christopher Nkunku

   Don’t neglect, Nkunku can play as a striker, wherever throughout the entrance three, or as a quantity 10. So if he comes again from harm, performs very well, scores and creates, then once more, I don’t suppose anybody will point out Chelsea needing a brand new goalscorer.

   In fact, it wont solely depend upon these three issues above, it’ll additionally depend upon alternatives and in the event that they come up.

   Chelsea received’t panic purchase a striker but when an elite one is out there in January, then perhaps they are going to really feel that they merely should go and signal them. Or no less than do a pre-deal to signal one. If there aren’t any high strikers obtainable in January, then they could want to attend regardless.

   So once more, there are a lot of parts to this, and I believe it is going to be closely depending on the above.