{"id":16836,"date":"2026-07-13T08:45:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T08:45:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=16836"},"modified":"2026-07-13T08:45:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T08:45:16","slug":"three-strikers-chelsea-could-sign-after-xabi-alonso-shares-concern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=16836","title":{"rendered":"Three strikers Chelsea could sign after Xabi Alonso shares concern"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Chelsea currently have Joao Pedro, Liam Delap, Marc Guiu, Emmanuel Emegha and Nicolas Jackson as options for the centre-forward position.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Three of those names could be enough for the new season, so Chelsea signing a new striker really does not need to be a priority.<\/p>\n

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Yet it has been claimed that Xabi Alonso still thinks Chelsea may need a new centre-forward, showing his concerns about his current options.<\/p>\n

With that in mind, The Chelsea Chronicle<\/strong> has looked at a few names that the club could make a move for this summer.<\/p>\n

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Nicolas Jackson or Liam Delap, which one are you keeping? Tell us who and why!<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Dusan Vlahovic<\/h2>\n

Chelsea supporters are probably sick of hearing Dusan Vlahovic\u2019s name, but the Serbian is once again being linked with a switch to west London.<\/p>\n

Last month, it was claimed that Chelsea are leading the race for Vlahovic, who is now a free agent after leaving Juventus.<\/p>\n

His status as a free agent and record in Serie A make him a centre-forward worth considering, but his wages and injury history could be a problem.<\/p>\n

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Nick Woltemade<\/h2>\n

Nick Woltemade is another forward who has been linked with a move to Chelsea on more than one occasion.<\/p>\n

Chelsea are reportedly interested in Woltemade again after looking at him before his transfer from Stuttgart to Newcastle United last year.<\/p>\n

He was in and out of Eddie Howe\u2019s team during the 2025\/26 season so could be available. At times, it looked like Howe did not know what to do with him.<\/p>\n

At 24, Woltemade is still quite young. He has a lot of potential and is pretty versatile, being able to play as a striker or behind one. The German ticks a lot of boxes for Chelsea.<\/p>\n

Ollie Watkins<\/h2>\n

Ollie Watkins does not fit Chelsea\u2019s transfer strategy, with the Aston Villa star now 30. However, the Blues are prepared to alter their policy a bit during this transfer window, and it has been said that Watkins is someone who has been considered by Chelsea.<\/p>\n

Watkins has a very good goal record in the Premier League, so if Alonso really does think Chelsea need a new centre-forward, he should be at the top of the list.<\/p>\n

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