Transfer News: Chelsea weighing up moves for an attacker with three names in the fray

Chelsea are keeping tabs on Brennan Johnson, Mohammed Kudus and Bradley Barcola

According to Evening Standard, Chelsea are weighing up a move for a forward this summer with Brennan Johnson, Mohammed Kudus and Bradley Barcola all under consideration.

After missing out on the signing of Michael Olise from Crystal Palace, the Blues are also looking to recruit a centre-forward and have recently identified Folarin Balogun as a perfect candidate to sign.

Injuries to Carney Chukwuemeka and Christopher Nkunku could force the West Londoners to once again hunt for an attacking player, and they seem to have found their target.

However, Mauricio Pochettino remains cryptic about signing another striker, as he is putting his faith in Nicolas Jackson and Armando Broja. The latter is now nearing a return from a long-term knee injury and will play an Under-21 match to gain fitness.

However, the Blues are in the market to sign a No.10 and see Barcola fitting the role. Kudus and Johnson are other candidates, but nothing is certain as of now. Chelsea are exploring their options and could make a move for the above-mentioned players before the summer transfer window deadline day.

While Jackson has potential, he is far from a prolific goal scorer. He is also lacking in experience and could do with guidance and support. Bringing in reinforcements should make life easier for the youngster.

Johnson is a versatile attacker and already has considerable experience in the Premier League. Kudus is a star at Ajax Amsterdam and is arguably the best player of the three. He has incredible versatility and is a dominant player going forward. Barcola is a top talent and is primed to take the next step in his career. Chelsea could help him do just that.

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Given that Kudus and Barcola are both dynamic and well-established players at the top level of Europe, they may both be excellent choices. Kudus can play attacking midfielder and right-wing, while Barcola can play both right and left wing. We don’t have sufficient creative players, so if we are able to acquire Barcola or Kudus, it will give our attacking line more depth.