Chelsea are interested in signing Atletico Madrid’s Samu Omorodion this summer as they look to strengthen up front.
Samu Omorodion spent last season out on loan at Alaves, where he scored eight goals in 34 La Liga appearances.
According to journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, the 20-year-old is now Chelsea’s top target for the No.9 position.
The Blues relied heavily on Nicolas Jackson last term, with the Senegal international making 44 appearances in all competitions.
It is why they are now trying to sign Omorodion.
Atletico Madrid reluctant to let Samu Omorodion go
Atletico are not going to let Omorodion join Chelsea so easily it seems.
Fabrizio Romano says the Spanish club want to keep hold of the Spaniard, believing that he has the potential to do very well for them next season.
Speaking about Chelsea’s interest in Omorodion on Substack, the transfer expert said: “It won’t happen for this money (€30m) and that’s what Atletico Madrid told Chelsea directly, so let’s see what they decide to do now, but Atletico really want to keep the player and they believe he can do fantastically next season under Diego Simeone.
“But with Chelsea we never know what could happen and they could attack the situation again, with contacts still taking place on the player side.”
Chelsea running out of options?
It remains to be seen whether Chelsea continue their pursuit of Omorodion. If they do not, then that is another striker to cross off their list.
They have reportedly cooled their interest in Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran, while Benjamin Sesko has decided to stay at RB Leipzig, signing a new contract with the German club.
At this rate, Chelsea are going to go into the new season with little cover for Jackson.
Of course, they could just keep Armando Broja at the club, while Christopher Nkunku can also play up top. They could be possible solutions if Chelsea fail to bring in a new No.9 this summer.
The Blues want Omorodion, but Atletico do not want to see him leave it appears.