The world of football was in for a massive shock when Radamel Falcao, arguably one of the world’s best strikers right now, ignored offers from clubs like Chelsea and Manchester City and signed for newly-promoted Ligue 1 side Monaco instead. Now it appears another Chelsea target, Edinson Cavani, has all but signed for Ligue 1 champions PSG.
I could go on about how neither seem to have any ambition and are only moving for the money, but it wouldn’t really solve any purpose. The fact is, Chelsea need a new striker before the new season starts and arguably the two best strikers in the world right now are unavailable. Let’s now take a look at Chelsea’s remaining options:
1) Mario Gomez – The German international is reportedly unhappy at what he perceives as a lack of playing time at Bayern Munich and is looking to move. Gomez has a knack of finding the back of the net on a fairly regular basis and would be available for half the price that Chelsea were willing to pay for Falcao and Cavani. Wages shouldn’t be a massive problem. Given that Chelsea have lacked a potent goal-scoring threat upfront for the best part of 2 seasons now, he wouldn’t be the worst option in the world.
2) Gonzalo Higuain – He’s been linked to Arsenal and Juventus already, and looked set to move to Arsenal but it seems Wenger is unwilling to meet Real’s price for the Argentine international. Real would be willing to listen to offers around £23M for Higuain and his wages wouldn’t be as high as Falcao’s. Like Gomez, he too can find the back of the net on a fairly regular basis and given Chelsea’s lack of potency in recent seasons, he would certainly be a decent signing if a deal was struck.
3) Leandro Damiao – Another striker who has the ability to score goals on a regular basis. The Brazilian international is currently being chased by Tottenham and Southampton, with the Spurs reportedly in pole position to sign him. Damiao isn’t exactly a high-profile option but he would come relatively cheap and would be able to link up well with Oscar, as he did during the London 2012 Olympics.
4) Wilfried Bony – The young Ivorian has had a stellar season for Vitesse Arnhem, scoring 37 goals in 36 appearances. He’s still raw but is physically well-built and can score goals regularly. Given Chelsea’s decent business relationship with Vitesse saw the club sign Marco Van Ginkel for a measly £8M, signing Bony on the cheap shouldn’t be an issue.
P.S: I haven’t mentioned Wayne Rooney or Robert Lewandowski for a reason. Rooney’s form has been questionable over the past few months and his wages are sky high so he wouldn’t be a viable option. Lewandowski has his heart set on a move to Bayern Munich and even if Bayern don’t sign him this year, they can most certainly snap him up on a free next year.
Who would you like to see Chelsea sign? Do let us know!
34 thoughts on “No Falcao, No Cavani… Which Striker Should Chelsea Look To Sign Now?”
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suarez but it is very improbable
P.s. There is no time to delay. Chelsea should go 4 Bony d unknow striker.
first option will always be ronny and lewandowski and after that bony is a good bet. Chelsea needs to finalise fast.
Wilfried Bony is the right striker to get. Considering his age, form and price: At his age now Chelsea fc has a lot to acheive from him under new manager. I welcome Wilfried Bony in Chelsea fc!
I think Suarez hs familiar with EPL. It wnt take much time 2 settle. And his the scoring machin. Jose should focus on Suarez.
LEWANDOWSKI!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There’s 1 person you missed and its ibrahimovic.since psg are set to sign cavani,they could let him leave for an affordable price.he has the ability to lead our attack for us.we should try our possible best to sign him.
Omfg wehres Lewandowski????
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Lewandoski is the right man. Lukaku i believe can do a great job for the club this season. Suarez indeed is good but locker room problems within the squad because of 1 guy(suarez) is not good at all.sell ba nd grab bony considering vitesse relationship with chelsea as it will be a cheap deal. Still i see LUKAKU as the HITMAN(possibly) for the blues this season. He is a natural goal scorer, physical player nd dats wat you need to win the premier league.
David Villa.. my fallback option.
benteke
Lewandowski.. seriously i dont know what they are waiting for..
spending 21 million pound on bony and damaio is not a waste of money. The two of them can give us 64 goals a season, why can’t we get them. Their ages are on a favourable condition. They are strong on the ball and they are also team players. Buying suarez is not it. Let leave cavani alone with that money we want to spend on him, we will use it in getting four good player. Those mentioned plus rossi and ruddy.Spend wise mou.
Bony and lewandosk
cavani 2 go to chelsea
If one can gv 37 goals in 36 matches, wow! Wat Mou is waiting 4? Gooooooo!!! and get me d guy. Torres + Lukaku + Bony = trophies. MOU be wish ooo!
Since that is the case, i would like Chelsea to go for these strikers: Suarez, Lewandowski or Wilfried Bony. One will be okey. Up the blueZ!
james , hi . well suarez if moves will move out of england cause of all the controversies . mayb he ll end up in monaco or valencia i feel . he wont wanna live in england again .
Chelsea realy need some one like mario gomez
welll u didnt mention HULK , even though he wants to stay a ZENIT P i feel chelsea can lure him to london .. i feel we dont need cavani more than we need hulk . cause HULK has the pae , strng, ability n motivation . Whats more , chelsea have Brazilians who have played along side him n i just hope he comes ! #fingerscrossed
Get me d guy bonny fred or suarez.
If torres is there with lukaku both being good strikers,let get either lewandoski or bony to win our 5 trophies
50mil on Cavani is a total waste of funds, Chelsea plz get both Damiao n Bony i bliv 50mil wud get them both n wud stil hv some change.
As for me,wilfred bony&damiao will do!
Mario gomez is not bad
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Honstly micheal has spoken my mnd, d wisiest option is 2 gt Damio nd Bony, both wil cm wit sumtin nt mor dn 30m bt, we wil av 2 releas Tores or Ba (or both in january) if der p4mnce isnt encouraging
Hulk my Foot, he has d porest p4mnce of all d Brazil strtin XI in Cof. Cup
Mario Gomez !!!
Zenko from man city and den leave torres and ba.i believe dere wil do much well.
Did Torres is not able to strike at stamford bridge this season?
Lewandowski, Cardozo, Bony, Higuain, Odewingie and Emenike if any of this players are possible chelsea should hurry up now…………
Chelsea should sign gomez