Chelsea Football Club is persisting in their search for a centre-forward, with recent developments indicating talks with Lille’s Jonathan David and Hoffenheim’s Maximilian Beier.
According to Fabrizio Romano and The Athletic, Chelsea has engaged in discussions with Lille regarding Jonathan David, who has only 12 months remaining on his contract.
Lille is willing to sell the Canadian international this summer to avoid losing him on a free transfer next year.
Jonathan David has been an impressive goal-scorer since joining Lille from Gent in 2020, netting 84 goals in 183 appearances.
His performance last season made him the second-highest scorer in Ligue 1, trailing only Kylian Mbappe.
David’s goal-scoring record has attracted interest from several Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, Tottenham, and West Ham.
Chelsea is also interested in Hoffenheim’s Maximilian Beier, a 21-year-old who emerged as one of the standout performers in the Bundesliga last season.
Beier scored 16 league goals and earned a spot in Germany’s squad for the European Championship, making his international debut in a friendly against Ukraine.
However, Chelsea faces competition from other Premier League clubs and Bayer Leverkusen, and is not currently the frontrunner to sign him.
The Blues are eager to bolster their attacking options before the new season, and manager Enzo Maresca is keen on finalizing a deal for a centre-forward.
Chelsea has also been negotiating with Aston Villa regarding a potential player-plus-cash exchange for Jhon Duran and had a bid rejected for Atletico Madrid’s Samu Omorodion.
The club’s pursuit of a centre-forward highlights their commitment to strengthening their squad for the upcoming season.
With talks ongoing for Jonathan David and Maximilian Beier, Chelsea fans can expect exciting developments in the transfer market.
The potential addition of either player would significantly enhance Chelsea’s attacking capabilities and provide a boost to their chances in the Premier League and other competitions.
