chelsea Now potentially “in position” to sign a Champions League striker worth £372,000-a-week, Liam Delap is struggling in front of goal.
Blues eye new center, Delap struggles
Abangla Gabriel Earlier this month, he made it clear that he didn’t think Delap should be brought to Stamford Bridge at this stage of his career: “I think the move from Ipswich to Chelsea was too much. I like him when I see him as a striker – he can hold the ball well, he’s a good finisher but he doesn’t look sharp enough for the top flight.” Premier League.
“Guys like Osimhen are forwards they should go out and bring in.”
Indeed, it’s hard to disagree with the former Aston Villa striker, as the Englishman has found it difficult to make an impact, scoring just once in 16 Premier League games this season.
Liam Roney’s side are still expected to have a good season, currently fifth in the Premier League and already in the last 16 of the Champions League.
However, bringing in a new center forward at the end of the season might be a smart move, reporter Carlo Pellegatti has now given up on it Latest news on Chelsea’s pursuit of Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic.
Pellegatti said (via Sports Witness ): “Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur, along with England, could be in front of Dusan Vlahovic’s future.
“I’m not surprised because his agent’s commission demands are very high. He himself also wants a signing bonus. The financial negotiations are very complex and, in my opinion, too much for Milan at the moment.”
Last week, news emerged that the Serbs might be in Free pick up and drop off after the season is over, but his wage demands are likely to be high, with the Juventus star currently earning a high salary £372,000 per week.
Vlahović performed well in the Champions League
The 26-year-old has been sidelined for the Serie A season since late November due to an adductor injury, but has produced an impressive return of goals in the Champions League.
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Dusan Vlahovich’s record for the 2025-26 season |
Number of appearances |
Target |
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Serie A |
13 |
3 |
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Champions League |
4 |
3 |
former coach Cesare Prandelli He was also full of praise for the Serbia international earlier in the game, saying: “Toussaint showed great professionalism. He endured everything. His goals reflected his inner balance. For me, he is a champion. I would like to see him score more – he is one of the strongest strikers in Europe.”
With Vlahovic likely to be available on a free transfer this summer, it may be worthwhile for Chelsea to take a chance on the former Fiorentina man, and Stamford Bridge should be a more attractive destination than Tottenham given Thomas Frank’s side’s struggles this season.








