Chelsea striker search ‘hits rocks with Todd Boehly and co offering lower salaries than BOTTOM HALF clubs’
CHELSEA are rigorously searching for a new striker ahead of the summer transfer window.
However reports suggest they face a struggle to sign an elite bagsman.
The Blues have been turning to Nicolas Jackson as their preferrred centre-forward, with the 23-year-old amassing nine goals and five assists in 26 appearances this season.
However, the West Londoners are seeking an elite hitman – especially with Christopher Nkunku heading towards the exit door.
Sky Sports have reported links with Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap, Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike, RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko and Lille’s Jonathan David.
But all of the above have also been linked with some of Europe’s biggest hitters, including Premier League rivals.
And according to The Mail, Chelsea may not be able to directly compete in terms of wages.
The same source claims one of the London giants’ targets opted against a move to Stamford Bridge as he was left dissatisfied with the salary on offer.
In fact, as per the same report, the player in question found out that there are higher financial prospects at other Prem clubs – including one in the BOTTOM HALF of the table.
The player’s agent told Confidential: “Chelsea don’t pay salaries.”
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Despite the report, some indications suggest Chelsea are capable of offering enticing salaries.
After all, Enzo Maresca‘s side are pushing for Champions League qualification and that alone would boost income and any potential new salaries.
Chelsea have been splashing enormous sums ever since Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital succeeded Roman Abramovich at the helm in the summer of 2022.
Staggering findings by the annual European Club Finance and Investment Landscape report – commissioned by Uefa – showed the Blues had the most expensive squad ever in terms of transfer fees in 2024.
By the end of the financial year, the West Londoners had racked up a combined transfer cost of a whopping €1.7billion (£1.5bn).
And Chelsea spent about £220million during this past summer transfer window alone.