According to Dean Jones, Chelsea are reportedly the frontrunner to secure a high-profile striker in a potentially lucrative transfer deal this year.
The club seems determined to bolster its attacking options, with Viktor Gyokeres and Victor Osimhen among the names linked to Stamford Bridge.
Mauricio Pochettino currently relies on Nicolas Jackson and Armando Broja as his primary striker choices, but the Senegalese player has faced challenges adapting to English football and is away at the Africa Cup of Nations, while Broja is rumored to be considering a departure from the club.
Hence, Todd Boehly might need to open the checkbook again in the upcoming months. Reports suggest that the Blues recently made a £73m bid for Gyokeres, though it was unsuccessful.
On the other hand, talks with Napoli star's representatives have been described as "positive," with the striker reportedly open to a move to Stamford Bridge.
Therefore, as per Jones' report, the Premier League outfit is currently leading the race to secure the Nigerian's signature, getting ahead of Real Madrid, as sources from Spain indicate that he is not a primary target for the Bernabeu club at the moment.