Chelsea have already wasted no time in addressing one of their biggest issues of the 2024/25 campaign, helping Enzo Maresca in his quest to take the club back to their glory days.
The Italian has already landed the signature of striker Liam Delap, joining the club in a £30m deal from relegated Ipswich Town after triggering his relegation clause.
Hugo Ekitiké is another name that has been on Chelsea’s shortlist over the last couple of months, as the club look to add key depth to the centre-forward role ahead of the 2025/26 Premier League campaign.
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The Frenchman has caught the eye in the Bundesliga this campaign, scoring 15 times in his 33 appearances for Eintracht Frankfurt, leading to rumours around his long-term future.
However, he isn't the only other forward being considered by the hierachy this window, with multiple other targets already on their radar ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.
The latest on Chelsea’s hunt for a new attackers this summer
Delap is understandably a player who will improve the options at the manager’s disposal, but, it appears as though Chelsea are also further looking to bolster the front line.
Victor Osimhen, Viktor Gyokeres and Emanuel Emegha are just three players who have been touted with a move to Stamford Bridge this summer in recent weeks.
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However, they’ve turned their attention to another target in the former target, Samu Omorodion, reigniting interest in the Spanish forward, according to journalist Graeme Bailey.
The journalist claims that the Blues have made a bid for the 21-year-old, who’s scored 25 goals across all competitions this season, with his valuation undoubtedly rising as a result.
He currently has a £84m release clause within his deal at Porto, but the report doesn’t make it clear how much Maresca’s side have offered, despite looking at a potential move for the forward in the coming months.
Why Chelsea’s £84m target would be perfect with Kudus
Despite the interest in new strikers this summer, wingers have also been high up on Maresca's list at the Bridge - looking to add further depth to the club's already potent front line.
Mohammed Kudus is the latest name in their sights, with the Ghanian set to leave West Ham United this summer after being offered to the West London outfit as of late.
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It's been reported that the 24-year-old currently has an £85m release clause in his current deal until the middle of July, but it's likely that Graham Potter's side would part ways with him for a lower fee.
He could potentially link up with Samu at the Bridge should the pair both make the switch to join the club, handing the manager the added quality he's desired as of late.
When delving into their respective stats from the current campaign, the Porto talent has managed to thrive in numerous key areas - with the Spaniard having the ability to link up with Kudus and take the club to new heights.
FC Porto's Samu Omorodion celebrates scoring their first goal
The 21-year-old, who’s been labelled “unstoppable” by one analyst, has scored 19 goals this season - a tally that would've been the highest in the Blues squad, potentially thriving with Kudus, given the 25-year-old's tally of 1.1 chances created per 90.
He’s also managed to win 52% of the aerials he’s entered - handing Maresca an all-round option within the final third at the Bridge, able to make the most of the Ghanian's threat in attacking areas whoch has seen him complete 26% of crosses in 2024/25.
Samu Omorodion's stats for Porto in 2024/25
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Samu has also managed nearly a goal per game this campaign, with his talent in the final third undoubtedly handing the side the added goal threat they’ve craved in recent months.
Despite the signing of Delap, it’s clear that the manager still wants another body in the attacking department to help push his side to the next level in his quest for Premier League glory.
Whilst Samu would be another hefty investment from the hierarchy, it’s one that would hand the club the added goal threat Maresca has been searching for, potentially creating a deadly partnership with Kudus in the process.
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