Chelsea's need for a new striker is no new story. It has been a matter plaguing the club for years going back to their last true title charge in 2016/17. Since then they haven't had a single player score more than 16 goals, a striker get over 15 or a reliable source for them throughout.
They have tried all sorts of models. The European big club hot shot, Alvaro Morata. The experienced pro coming in to save the day, Gonzalo Higuain. The academy lad making his way, Tammy Abraham. The speedster and transition king, Timo Werner. The one that couldn't fail, Romelu Lukaku. The false nine, Kai Havertz. The overage, past it manager's favourite, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Chelsea fans would be excused for being nervous at the very thought of splashing even more cash on another player deemed to be able to give them the release of goals that all those beforehand have promised. Heading into this summer and there isn't a choice.
