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

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

We’re listening to names comparable to Victor Osimhen of Napoli and Ivan Toney of Brentford, amongst others, and it appears to be like 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 foremost issues in my view.

1. How Chelsea carry out between now and January

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

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

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   Broja had a setback together with his damage 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 purpose towards Metropolis, the targets have come. However signing a brand new striker in January will rely on whether or not he can preserve scoring or not, and whether or not Broja can step up.

3. How Christopher Nkunku returns
   

   Christopher Nkunku

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

   In fact, it wont solely rely on these three issues above, it should additionally rely on alternatives and in the event that they come up.

   Chelsea gained’t panic purchase a striker but when an elite one is accessible in January, then perhaps they’ll 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 numerous parts to this, and I feel will probably be closely depending on the above.