Chelsea enter talks to sign World Cup finalist after Jackson and Delap stinkers

Chelsea have opened negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain for French striker Randal Kolo Muani, signalling their intent to upgrade their misfiring attack.

Following disappointing performances from Nicolas Jackson and Liam Delap, the Blues are now prioritising a clinical forward to bolster their frontline ahead of the new season.

As reported by L’Équipe, Chelsea are in talks with PSG to sign Randal Kolo Muani, who is currently on loan at Juventus.

Despite being happy in Turin, the 26-year-old has not ruled out a move, and Chelsea are keen to bring him to Stamford Bridge. Juventus hope to extend his loan with an option to buy, but the Blues' financial clout and European ambitions could give them the edge.

Kolo Muani’s profile fits the bill for Enzo Maresca, including experience at the highest levels from his run to the 2022 World Cup final with France.

Chelsea are also eyeing Hugo Ekitiké of Eintracht Frankfurt, but Muani remains the more polished option. With Champions League football next season, Chelsea know they need firepower to re-establish themselves among England’s elite.

Chelsea’s urgency to sign a striker intensified after Nicolas Jackson’s reckless red card against Flamengo in the Club World Cup.

Just minutes after coming on, the Senegalese forward was sent off for a studs-up tackle, drawing harsh criticism from fans and pundits alike.

Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel was once again his fiercest critic, saying, “Stupid mistake. Your team needs you, and you do that.”

It was Jackson’s second red in as many months, and with Liam Delap also underwhelming, Chelsea’s attacking department looks increasingly fragile. The pursuit of Kolo Muani might just be the remedy Maresca needs.