Chelsea Set to Replace £32m Striker Nicolas Jackson

Chelsea plan to sign a new striker this summer after inconsistent form and scoring issues. Nicolas Jackson, signed for £32m in 2023, has underperformed and faces an uncertain future. Five young forwards, including Liam Delap, Benjamin Sesko, Victor Osimhen, Hugo Ekitike, and Jonathan David, are under serious consideration by the club.

With the summer transfer window approaching, Chelsea have decided to pursue a new striker, placing five young talents under serious consideration. This decision puts pressure on £32 million signing Nicolas Jackson, who has struggled with form and injuries, going ten games without a goal before his recent layoff. Chelsea’s goal-scoring issues have persisted, netting only three goals in five matches prior to a 3-0 Europa Conference League win over Legia Warsaw.

The club is now eyeing Liam Delap, Benjamin Sesko, Victor Osimhen, Hugo Ekitike, and Jonathan David. Delap, currently at Ipswich Town, has scored 12 goals despite the team's poor league form and has a £30 million release clause triggered by relegation. RB Leipzig’s Sesko has bagged 19 goals this season and is also on Arsenal’s radar. Osimhen, on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, nearly joined Chelsea last summer. Ekitike is excelling at Eintracht Frankfurt, while David has an impressive scoring record at Lille and with Canada, netting 32 goals in 61 international games.

Pundits like Paul Merson suggest Delap should consider a move to Manchester United or Aston Villa rather than Chelsea, citing tactical compatibility. Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca now faces a crucial summer reshaping the squad's attacking options.