His struggles pushed Chelsea further into the striker market signing former Ipswich Town and Brighton and Hove Albion players Liam Delap and João Pedro respectively. Both players have enjoyed strong starts to their life at Stamford Bridge aiding the Blues to the FIFA Club World Cup and scoring in preseason.

Liam Delap, Joao Pedro and Jamie Gittens have already been signed as attackers by Chelsea this summer at a cost of up to £142million, with Brazilian wonderkid Estevao also joining up.

Chelsea remain in talks with RB Leipzig over signing Xavi Simons, and one of two Blues stars could reportedly be included in a 'swap deal.'