Tammy Abraham, Olivier Giroud and Michy Batshuayi are the three recognised strikers at Chelsea.
Giroud’s contract at Stamford Bridge expires in the summer and he is likely to leave the Blues as a free agent. Batshuayi has not convinced this season, when given opportunities by Frank Lampard.
Therefore, it’s more likely the west London club would be looking to bring in a new attacker in the upcoming transfer window.
Italian journalist Ciro Venerato appeared as a guest on Radio Sportiva’s program Microfono Aperto, where he explained Chelsea, Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain are chasing Napoli’s Dries Mertens. Area Napoli have relayed comments made by the Napoli expert.
The Belgian’s current deal with Gennaro Gattuso’s side runs down in the summer.
Chelsea, Inter or PSG may struggle to land him on a free transfer because, according to Venerato, the 32-year-old has already reached an agreement for a new contract with Napoli.
The journalist then adds the Coronavirus crisis has ‘slowed down operations’ and once things settle, Mertens and Napoli will sit down together to sign the contract.
With Mertens looking to extend his stay with the Naples club, Chelsea will have to look elsewhere to strengthen their attacking division.
