According to Pichahes, Chelsea are interested in signing Lille striker Jonathan David as they look to sign a top striker.
The Spanish newspaper, citing The Sun, claimed that Chelsea have identified David as an alternative to Victor Osimhen.
The Nigerian is set to leave Napoli this summer, but the Blues may find it difficult to sign him without Champions League action.
This has prompted Mauricio Pochettino to consider other targets, with reports claiming Chelsea are in talks with Lille over a potential deal for David in the summer.
The Ligue 1 side are ready to do business if £34m is put on the table and the forward is ready to make the jump to the Premier League if an agreement is reached between the two clubs.
David has established himself as a reliable player in the French league, scoring 11 goals and providing six assists in all competitions this season.
The forward is interested in a move to Premier League side Chelsea and the west Londoners have the financial muscle to strike a deal.
In today’s market, a fee of £34m seems reasonable for a player of David’s calibre. The 24-year-old forward could use his experience to develop further and justify his investment for next season.
Chelsea need to renew Nicolas Jackson, who has failed to score regularly this season after moving to Stamford Bridge last summer.
Armando Broya has also been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge. Recruiting a good striker should therefore be a priority for Mauricio Pochettino and Chelsea at the moment.
David could be a good asset for the London club in the long term and could even solve their goalscoring problems.
Chelsea need players they can trust if they are to compete for major trophies and secure Champions League qualification.
