Chelsea’s attacking lineup is one of the Premier League’s most formidable, largely due to the substantial investment from owner Todd Boehly.
This financial backing has provided manager Enzo Maresca with an impressive set of tools to make his debut season a success after moving from Leicester City.
The standout performer is Cole Palmer, whose 12 goals and assists in his first 11 league matches have demonstrated his £40 million value.
Chelsea’s forward options also include significant signings such as Mykhailo Mudryk, João Félix, Noni Madueke, Nicolas Jackson, and Pedro Neto, with Neto recently netting his first league goal against Arsenal.
However, Christopher Nkunku’s future at Chelsea may be in doubt due to limited playing time this season. Nkunku joined the club after they activated his £52 million release clause from RB Leipzig, but injuries kept him sidelined for much of the 2023/24 campaign.
While he is now fit, he has primarily appeared in cup competitions, accumulating just 155 Premier League minutes and scoring ten goals across all competitions. Frustrated by his lack of playing time, Nkunku has reportedly considered a move to Manchester United in January.
Meanwhile, Chelsea could turn their focus to signing Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP, whose £83 million release clause may be triggered.
The Swedish striker, renowned for his goal-scoring form under new Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim, has drawn comparisons to Manchester City’s Erling Haaland. Former player Rafael van der Vaart even called him “a better version of Haaland.”
Gyokeres’ impressive stats in this season’s Champions League—1.3 goals per 90 minutes, more progressive carries, and higher shot-creating actions—suggest he could provide Chelsea with a powerful and in-form striker, boosting their chances of competing for the title.
