Chelsea is reportedly considering addressing their striking issues by targeting a player who has been compared to Erling Haaland.
Despite Nicolas Jackson’s decent performance as the leading striker this season, scoring nine Premier League goals in 27 appearances, Chelsea is keen to bolster their options in the number 9 position. The club is looking for a physically dominant center-forward.
According to 90min, Benjamin Sesko, a promising young striker, is available for a lower price than his £42m release clause this summer.
RB Leipzig, his current club, is open to letting him leave during the transfer window. Sesko, who joined RB Leipzig last summer, has attracted interest from European clubs due to his performances at Red Bull Salzburg, where he drew comparisons to Erling Haaland. Standing tall, strong, and surprisingly quick, Sesko has scored 12 goals in 36 appearances for RB Leipzig this season.
Despite not starting as many games as he would have liked, Sesko’s potential has caught the attention of Chelsea. The report suggests that Sesko is already seeking a move away from Germany after less than a year at Leipzig, and the club is willing to negotiate a deal below his release clause.
However, RB Leipzig will still aim to secure a fee as close to the release clause as possible, considering Sesko still has four years remaining on his contract.
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