According to the Daily Mail, Chelsea is considering Everton forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin as a summer target.
Chelsea is looking at Calvert-Lewin as an alternative to RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko.
The Blues are looking to strengthen their team under new manager Enzo Maresca, who replaced Mauricio Pochettino after leading Leicester to the Premier League.
Chelsea are particularly interested in signing a new striker this summer.
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They have struggled to score goals and are trying to improve their striker depth, having already signed Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku.
Everton have begun contract negotiations to keep their top striker.
Calvert-Lewin, 27, who last signed an extension with the Merseyside club in 2020, is about to enter the penultimate year of his deal.
Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig, who has attracted interest from Manchester United and Arsenal, has been extensively connected with the Blues.
Calvert-Lewin’s transfer rumours will persist until the Toffees are able to commit him to a new deal, which would assist to resolve the uncertainty surrounding his future.
According to the report, Chelsea is looking to sell some players to help fund its transfer activity.
The Blues expect to sell Romelu Lukaku, Armando Broja, Trevoh Chalobah, and Conor Gallagher during the transfer season.
Maresca, the club’s new manager, will be hoping for support in bringing his preferred players to Stamford Bridge.
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