Thomas Tuchel did not rule out Chelsea signing another striker, but admitted “it’s not the priority” at the moment.
The Blues have allowed Romelu Lukaku to rejoin Inter Milan on loan after a disappointing first season at Stamford Bridge.
Tuchel is expected to have a busy few weeks in the transfer market
Chelsea had spent £97.5m to sign him from the Serie A club and he scored just 14 goals in all competitions, although that was enough to be the club’s highest scoring player.
Tuchel has added Raheem Sterling in a £50m deal from Man City, who predominantly plays as a winger but has played in midfield for Pep Guardiola.
The club have been linked to Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and his agent has reportedly held talks with new Blues owner Todd Boehly.
A move for Bayern Munich superstar Robert Lewandowski has also been discussed.
Instead, the Chelsea boss is concentrating on reinforcing his defensive line following the departures of Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger on free transfers.
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– Ronaldo has been linked with a move to Premier League rivals Chelsea. chelsea football club – Sterling joined Chelsea from Man City in a £50m deal They are close to signing Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli and will then target Presnel Kimpembe from Paris Saint-Germain and Nathan Ake from Man City. Tuchel was asked about his plans to sign a new striker but declined to comment on links with Ronaldo and Lewandowski. “I wouldn’t rule it out. [signing another striker] but right now it is not the priority. The priority right now is defense, it’s not a secret. From there we have to see what is possible,” he told Sky Sports. “We are competing against the top two teams but Tottenham had a very active, aggressive and early transfer period, they have perhaps the strongest team they have ever had with one of the best managers in the world, Man Utd are never shy about recruiting. with a new manager and Arsenal already had some important signings, so we have to keep up the level to be competitive”. Bet365 – Bet £10, Get £50 Free Bets* – CLAIM HERE Open account offer. Bet £10 and get £50 in free bets for new customers at bet365. Minimum deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid out as Bet Credits and are available for use after settlement of qualifying bets. Exclusions of minimum odds, bets and payment methods apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and terms and conditions apply 18+ Begambleaware.org SEE MORE FREE BET OFFERS HERE —
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