Chelsea in pole position for £100m striker as West Ham 'target' Armando Broja deal

Chelsea have splashed the cash since Todd Boehly stepped into the Stamford Bridge boardroom last summer and the outlay under their American-led takeover is edging closer to the £1billion barrier. A significant arrival during the January transfer window could well see that particular barrier smashed.

A new striker is the priority for Mauricio Pochettino and key figures behind the scenes. However, a prolific one will not come cheaply and the Blues are not the only side in that particular market.

Napoli sensation Victor Osimhen and Ivan Toney — soon back in the mix for Brentford — are two eye-catching picks for Chelsea to consider. Striking up business in January is notoriously difficult, though, while there is some lingering caution over FFP and Premier League financial regulations.

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Evan Ferguson has emerged as another possible (and big money) target at Stamford Bridge amid reports Chelsea have added the highly-rated Irishman to their shopping list. Proposed interest in the teenager is flagged up by The Evening Standard and Chelsea are thought to be long-term admirers.

Brighton, though, are likely to dig their heels in. The striker has been valued at around £100million in some sections as a solution for the present and future at Chelsea.

football.london says: «Ferguson is a force to be reckoned with, and the 19-year-old should only improve over the years after making his name on the Premier League stage. The two sides clearly have a relationship after sanctioning a deal for Moises Caicedo this summer.

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