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title: "Chelsea: Blues backed to sign a striker this summer"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2023-01-22T20:15:55Z"
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# Chelsea: Blues backed to sign a striker this summer

**[Chelsea](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/chelsea-fc-news/) are planning on signing a new striker once the summer transfer window arrives, according to a claim from Fabrizio Romano.**

### The Lowdown: Chelsea’s attacking issues

The 2022/23 season has undoubtedly been a disappointing one at Stamford Bridge, with a top-four finish in the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) looking increasingly unlikely, with the Blues [10 points adrift](https://www.whoscored.com/Regions/252/Tournaments/2/England-Premier-League) of the Champions League positions.

There have been issues all over the pitch but Chelsea’s attack has been particularly disappointing, with only Kai Havertz (five) and Raheem Sterling (four) scoring [more than three](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/15/Show/England-Chelsea) league goals all season.

While Joao Felix and Mykhailo Mudryk have arrived in January, it could be that another significant attacking addition also comes in during 2023.

### The Latest: New striker in this summer?

Speaking to [GiveMeSport](https://www.givemesport.com/88106744-chelsea-fabrizio-romano-drops-striker-update-at-stamford-bridge), Romano claimed that the addition of a new centre-forward will be at the top of [Graham Potter](https://www.footballfancast.com/tag/graham-potter)‘s wish list in the summer.

The Italian stated:

> “I think they will go for a striker. It’s their plan to go for a traditional striker and someone who can bring them goals, after a complicated summer of striker signings last year. So I think this summer Chelsea will move for a striker.”

### The Verdict: Big-money addition needed

Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is certainly spending plenty of money at the moment, with an outlay of [more than £156m](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/chelsea-fc/transfers/verein/631/plus/?saison_id=2022&pos=&detailpos=&w_s=w) this month alone, and while [some may feel](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjAt5Kahtv8AhWKiFwKHR6-BBUQFnoECBkQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.espn.com%2Fsoccer%2Fsoccer-transfers%2Fstory%2F4856850%2Fliverpools-jurgen-klopp-chelsea-cant-sustain-january-spending-in-future&usg=AOvVaw3dRNl7ncRDBDw1J2xZNMIu) that their expenditure is excessively frivolous, a new big-money striker is a must for them moving forward.

The Blues should be able to manage between now and the end of the season, with the likes of Havertz and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang potentially benefiting from Mudryk’s arrival after the latter enjoyed a [93% pass completion rate](https://www.sofascore.com/player/mykhaylo-mudryk/958966) and won [seven](https://www.sofascore.com/liverpool-chelsea/NsU) duels on his club debut against Liverpool on Saturday.

However, as a collective Chelsea’s attacking unit needs to look more cohesive, improving on the team’s meagre tally of [22 goals](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/table) in 20 league matches so far this season.

Marcus Thuram is a striker who has been [linked](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/chelsea-fc-news/chelsea-marcus-thuram-latest-transfer-news-rumours-updates/) with move to west London and the 25-year-old could be an ideal target, having [netted 10 times](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/296322/Show/Marcus-Thuram) in 15 Bundesliga appearances for Borussia Monchengladbach in 2022/23.