Premier League side Chelsea is considering signing a new striker before the transfer deadline, a decision floated on Saturday.
This follows another decision on Saturday, blocking the loan move of Nicolas Jackson to Bayern Munich barely hours after landing in Munich.
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Among the names suggested internally is Conrad Harder of Sporting, with the move being considered a permanent relocation to London.
“Chelsea considering signing striker before deadline. CFC not allowing Nicolas Jackson loan but permanent possible. Lack of loan replacements means permanents being explored – enquiries made for Conrad Harder of SportingCP & others.” said David Ornestein
The news follows the injury of Liam Delap on Saturday during their clash with Fulham. Delap has been ruled out for about six to eight weeks.