Chelsea have already held talks with the representatives of a £70 million forward as we fast approach the summer transfer window, amid some whispers that he's keen on a move to Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea prioritising new striker and winger this summer
BlueCo are eager to upgrade Enzo Maresca's attacking options when the window reopens, both out wide and further up top.
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Enzo Maresca could soon welcome a "sensational" player.
Chelsea are believed to be prioritising a new winger and striker among their main objectives for the next transfer window, and journalist Simon Phillips reported this week that they'd ideally like to get a couple of signings done before their Club World Cup campaign begins.
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This plan is seemingly underway, as Chelsea are reliably reported to have initiated talks over key transfer targets already, including those which are being looked at for the attacking positions.
Chelsea have held early discussions with Borussia Dortmund forward Jamie Gittens and his camp, as per Sky Germany's Florian Plettenberg, while there are other reports that Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams is being targeted by BlueCo.
As well as the likes of Gittens and Williams, Chelsea could look for solutions from within the Premier League - namely Man United winger Alejandro Garnacho.
Chelsea were heavily linked with a last-gasp move for Garnacho in January, and interest in the Argentine has very much remained. Journalist Graeme Bailey also recently told the Chelsea Chronicle that the Argentine would be keen to join Maresca's side this summer.
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"Chelsea are not set on one target and Garnacho is someone they like a lot, they tried to sign him in January," said Bailey.
"They know the player is keen on the move. And he is a huge talent, they think he would be a good fit. He seems to have been around forever, but he is still just 20."
Chelsea hold talks with Man United winger Alejandro Garnacho
Now, BBC reporter Nizaar Kinsella has weighed in with another update - reporting that Chelsea have already held talks with Garnacho's reps.
"In the wide attacker position, Chelsea have spoken to representatives of Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho and Dortmund's Jamie Gittens in January.
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"Those moves could be linked to whether Jadon Sancho signs permanently, or whether Mykhailo Mudryk can escape his provisional ban for allegedly failing a drugs test."
The winger has bagged 11 goals and 10 assists in all competitions across 56 appearances this season, with pundit Rio Ferdinand previously calling Garnacho the "real deal". It is therefore little surprise that the South American could cost up to £70 million this summer.