Chelsea cast the net wide! FIVE different strikers under consideration as Blues weigh up crucial transfer decision

BBC Sportstates that Sporting CP's Victor Gyokeres, RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko, Ipswich's Liam Delap, Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Ekitike and Napoli's Victor Osimhen are under consideration by Chelsea. The Blue are widely expected to add a new centre-forward to their ranks, but face stiff competition.

Jackson has led Chelsea's attack for the past two seasons but he has underwhelmed at times, and if the Blues want to become an elite team again, many feel the 23-year-old is not the number nine they need. The club has spent heavily in recent years but more investment is likely to be needed again this summer to take Enzo Maresca's side to the next level.

The report adds that Delap will be available for £30 million ($40m) due to his release clause at Ipswich Town, whereas Galatasaray loanee Osimhen and Gyokeres are thought to be available for around £60m ($79.7m).

Before Chelsea can sign any players this summer, they take on Manchester United in the Premier League on Friday night. Champions League qualification would significantly boost their hopes of signing a prolific hitman.