chelsea May not have a realistic chance of winning the championship Premier League They are expected to qualify for the Champions League despite being 10 points away.

The Blues beat Wolves 3-1 at Stamford Bridge on Monday night to move up to fourth in the league, ahead of champions Manchester City.

Goals from Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Cucurella and Noni Maduuke ensured Enzo MarescaThe team took all three points against struggling teams.

However, one player who has struggled again is center Nicholas Jackson. he ended the game No goals or assists, missed a “great opportunity” in front of the goal.

Senegal international has score a goal In his last eight Premier League games, he has scored just one goal 9 goals in 10.96 xG In the divisional round so far this season, it speaks to his big problem in the final third – finishing.

Jackson’s wasteful finishing in front of goal may have caused concern for Chelsea, who are reportedly interested in a player who could compete with him for a starting spot and enhance Cole Palmer’s exceptional creative levels.

Cole Palmer’s creativity at Chelsea

The England international has been Chelsea’s core superstar since joining from Manchester City in the summer of 2023, and his performance at the upper end of the pitch has been outstanding.

Palmer’s return is impressive 39 goals and 21 assists He has made 69 appearances in all competitions for the Premier League giants since the start of last season, proving his ability to score regularly and create goals.

However, the left-footed wonder rightly believes he deserves more assists as his teammates don’t make the most of the quality chances he creates for them in the top flight.

As can be seen from the table above, Palmer created as many as 35 “excellent opportunities” in his Premier League career, but only received 17 assists.

It showed his Chelsea team-mates were extremely wasteful in front of goal of the chances he created in England’s top flight.

So, the addition of another forward would certainly be a treat…

Chelsea eyeing striker worth £67m

According to Sky Sports SwitzerlandThe Blues are “unsatisfied” with Jackson’s performances in the Premier League so far this season, possibly due to his poor form as a finisher, and have now turned their attention to RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesco.

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The report claims Chelsea have decided to compete with rivals Arsenal to sign the Slovenia international during the January transfer window, with just over a week to go before it closes early next month.

Reports claim that the Premier League giants have made contact with the Bundesliga side over a potential deal for the impressive young marksman as they look to bolster their attacking options ahead of the second half of the season.

The outlet added that Cesco has reached an agreement with Leipzig and will be able to leave the club if a team makes him an offer of at least €80m (£67m) this month.

However, it has not been revealed whether Chelsea are prepared to pay £67m to sign the striker this month, or whether they will wait until the summer transfer window to spend the money on a new No.9 shirt to compete with Jackson, despite January Talks have already been held with Leipzig.

Signing a clinical striker, either now or at the end of the season, could be a dream for current Blues star Palmer given the creativity he possesses in the final third.

Why Benjamin Thesco could be Cole Palmer’s dream

Palmer’s statistics in the Premier League suggest that playing alongside a calm and efficient centre-forward would be a dream for him, as the player is able to unleash his creative potential.

Jackson’s above-mentioned performances in front of goal mean he’s currently not doing enough in the final third to reward the England international for breaking down defenses and creating quality chances with his talented passes and crosses.

However, Sesco is a ruthless number nine who can boost Palmer’s creativity rather than squander it, as his return showed. 22 goals in 13.65 xG Has been in the Bundesliga since the start of last season.

Slovenian shooter, Described as a “threat” Goal by U23 scout Antonio Mango 14 goals for 8.60 xG It speaks to his clinical presence in the final third in Germany’s top flight in 2023/24.

As you can see in the table above, Sesco has played very little time for Leipzig in the Bundesliga so far this season, but he has been incredibly productive as his team only plays for him. 4.39 goal chances created, but he has found the back of the net eight times.

This, along with his performances last season, suggests the £67m star could be a great signing for Chelsea given the quality of chances they – and Palmer in particular – create in their games.

Therefore, Cesco could be Palmer’s dream complement in the second half of the season or in 2025/26, as he is a quality finisher who can convert the chances he creates.

Now the board need to ensure they can beat Arsenal in the race for his signature, whether it’s £67m or another fee they can negotiate.

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