Chelsea are among the clubs who remain keen on Brentford’s Igor Thiago despite the striker signing a new contract according to reports.
The Blues signed two strikers last summer in Joao Pedro and Liam Delap, whilst they have another arriving this summer in Emmanuel Emegha.
Pedro has impressed with ten league goals so far this campaign, but it’s been a struggle for Delap who’s managed just two goals in 24 appearances.
Chelsea keen on Brentford striker Igor Thiago
Chelsea also have youngster Marc Guiu on their books, and despite the imminent arrival of Emegha the Blues are believed to be in the market for another attacker.
Jason Cundy believes a loan could be good for Delap, but with Emegha coming it’s difficult to see Chelsea going for another striker.
Igor Thiago in action for Brentford.
Thiago is reportedly attracting interest from Chelsea and Manchester City. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
However, TEAMtalk have reported the Blues are among the clubs interested in Thiago, along with Manchester City and Bayern Munich.
The report adds Thiago signed a new deal on Friday keeping him at Brentford until 2031, but that could be in order to protect the value of their asset.
Thiago has been in brilliant form this season with 17 league goals, second only to Erling Haaland, and it will be interesting to see if anyone makes a move for the Brazilian this summer.
Emmanuel Emegha to arrive in the summer
Delap will need to seriously pick up his form with Emegha arriving in the summer, and the Dutch international knows Liam Rosenior well.
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Emegha scored 14 goals in Ligue 1 last season under Rosenior, and will add a different dimension to the Chelsea attack given his 6ft 5′ frame.
The Dutchman is expected to go straight into the first team squad and compete for minutes with the likes of Pedro and Delap, and it will be interesting to see what impact he makes next season.