Chelsea set for striker exodus as three players ‘likely’ to be sold this summer
Chelsea are well stocked in the striker position in terms of numbers going into next season, although are expected to sell two of their current options as well as Nicolas Jackson this summer.
Despite Bayern Munich not keen on signing Jackson permanently after his indifferent loan spell, there remains interest in the Senegal international from other clubs.
AC Milan are the latest side to be linked to Jackson, with it being largely accepted that he has played his last game at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea expected to sell three strikers this summer
Chelsea signed Joao Pedro and Liam Delap over the summer to replace him, with the former enjoying a brilliant campaign so far.
Marc Guiu has been a regular on the bench, while a deal has been completed in advance for Emanuel Emegha to join from Strasbourg.
Of these four, Nizaar Kinsella told BBC Sport that two of those names are likely to be sold by Chelsea this summer as they prepare to make changes to their attack.
He said: “Chelsea also still have striker Liam Delap on their books, teenage forward Marc Guiu and established starting option Joao Pedro, while Strasbourg striker Emanuel Emegha is set to join in the summer.
“Along with Jackson, at least two of those players are likely to be sold in the summer.”
Pedro is obviously not going to be in this list. He proved his quality during his return to the side in the FA Cup semi-final against Leeds United.
A decision will likely be made on who the club see as the more promising young talent out of Guiu and Emegha when the latter arrives this summer.
Liam Delap’s Chelsea future in doubt
There is far less security over Delap, who has just one Premier League goal to his name since his own move to West London.
Delap is reportedly intrigued by a move away from Chelsea, and the club have a number of clubs interested after the race to sign him 12 months ago.
Ipswich are even keen on bringing Delap back if they make a return to the Premier League. A win in their final game of the season will confirm that.
Many would believe Chelsea would be better off with Jackson in their ranks still than Delap, however that bridge looks burnt for now.
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