Chelsea may have an advantage in the race for Viktor Gyokeres, as the Sporting CP striker prefers a return to England.
A report by Calciomercato has claimed that Chelsea may have a slight advantage in the chase for Viktor Gyokeres should they pursue the attacker. The Blues are looking for a new No.9 and have been interested in signing the Swede from Sporting CP, who might prefer a return to England over joining another league.
Chelsea interested in Viktor Gyokeres
Chelsea have been linked with several top names in the market to cover for the No.9 position. The Blues have spent a lot of money on recruits in the last three transfer windows, although they may have pointed out their inability to bring in a proper striker to improve their attack.
As things stand, they are keen on several names, and a recent report indicated they are eager to agree on personal terms with Victor Osimhen. The Nigerian striker has a mammoth €130 million release clause, and several outside factors might influence his transfer to Stamford Bridge in the summer.
In any case, Viktor Gyokeres remains an option and a contingent target for Chelsea in the No.9 role, although the in-demand attacker also has a huge release clause in his contract. Sporting CP will only want to negotiate for a lower price, although Chelsea are reportedly willing to pay that much for the Swede.
Should they pursue the Sporting star, Chelsea may have a slight advantage in the race as the report states Gyokeres, who has scored a whopping 30 goals this season, might prefer a return to England over any other league. Manchester United are also keen on, meaning the Swede will have choices should he return to the country and play in the Premier League.
Chelsea’s striker situation as things stand
Chelsea have Nicolas Jackson as their preferred No.9 this season, although the former Villarreal man has been unconvincing. Armando Broja does not have a future since he has already joined Fulham on loan, which is a significant indication that the Blues will entertain offers for their homegrown star in the summer.
Hence, there is a clear need for a top-draw No.9 to arrive at the club in the summer, with Chelsea fans hoping to see Osimhen in that role. Considering the complicated nature of a transfer involving the Nigerian, the Blues might have thought of someone like Gyokeres as an option, who could, in fact, have a significant impact here should he join.
