HERE WE GO ✅: Chelse first January signing is Here, agreement reached overnight, player to sign 6yrs contract with the Blues, Jersey number revealed as medical schedule to take place today

It looks like Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has seven days to decide whether to bring in a new striker for Stamford Bridge. Not only did Christopher Nkunku suffer a new injury shortly after making his Blues debut, but Nicolas Jackson also missed most of January due to his involvement in the AFCON with Senegal. This has happened at the worst possible time for both players.

Since then, Pochettino has given conflicting updates on the France international, hinting that a comeback is imminent in remarks made prior to the Fulham match. But after the victory over the Cottagers, he made a suggestion that a comeback might be on the horizon.

Regardless of Nkunku’s availability, Chelsea will recruit a striker in 2024, with Ivan Toney and Victor Osimhen being two of the chosen choices. Another figure to watch in west London is Brighton’s Evan Ferguson, amid reports that he is looking to pay £120 million after signing a new contract on the south coast.

Chelsea has approved the departure of a striker on their books due to a new forward transfer, although the player’s departure makes perfect sense and could be best for the club’s long-term goals.

Football.london looks into the latest transfer rumours involving Chelsea:

Ferguson response to a transfer

On Saturday afternoon, Pochettino offered no suggestions regarding Evan Ferguson being a possible Chelsea transfer target. “You know very well that I don’t talk about rumours or players who are at a different club,” Pochettino answered when questioned directly about Ferguson. “We are evaluating the squad, and we will let you know if anything changes.”

“I never said we were in need of a centre forward. Yesterday, I did not state that we needed it. I said we do things the same way other clubs do. making an effort to look at and identify possible scenarios. “I never stated that we had to add a new player.”

“Ferguson certainly has a bright future in the game, but a move to Chelsea appears unlikely,” states football.london. Although Brighton’s stubborn refusal to let go of its important players has previously cost the Blues, it would be nearly hard to obtain Ferguson this time.

Given his lack of senior experience, it would not be a prudent decision, especially considering Osimhen and Toney are available at comparable costs. The three-figure price tag is an apparent problem for Chelsea. Chelsea is unlikely to want a bidding war, but other Premier League opponents’ interest might.

Therefore, even for Chelsea, a January transfer or summer swap for the 19-year-old appears to be out of the question.