{"id":132869,"date":"2023-10-29T10:39:07","date_gmt":"2023-10-29T10:39:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluemull.com\/?p=132869"},"modified":"2023-10-29T10:39:07","modified_gmt":"2023-10-29T10:39:07","slug":"five-strikers-chelsea-could-turn-to-in-january-to-replace-afcon-bound-jackson-including-toney-and-ferguson-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluemull.com\/lifestyle\/five-strikers-chelsea-could-turn-to-in-january-to-replace-afcon-bound-jackson-including-toney-and-ferguson-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Five strikers Chelsea could turn to in January to replace AFCON-bound Jackson including Toney and Ferguson | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

CHELSEA finally look to be clicking into gear under Mauricio Pochettino.<\/strong><\/p>\n

But they are set to take a hit in January when Nicolas Jackson departs for the Africa Cup of Nations.<\/p>\n

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The Senegal striker, 22, is still finding his feet in England, with three goals in 11 appearances so far for his new club.<\/p>\n

But Chelsea have looked a better team with him on the pitch,benefiting greatly from Jackson\u2019s energy and strength in the final third.<\/p>\n

And Pochettino will be left wondering how to fill the void when 2024 rolls around.<\/p>\n

However, the Blues are known to be in the market for a new No9.<\/p>\n

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And Jackson\u2019s departure could simply speed up the process of signing a bonafide hitman.<\/p>\n

But who could fill the ace\u2019s boots at Stamford Bridge?<\/p>\n

And is there anyone currently at Chelsea capable of stepping up to the plate?<\/p>\n

SunSport looks at five potential options for Pochettino\u2019s Blues\u2026<\/p>\n

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IVAN TONEY (BRENTFORD)<\/h2>\n

Currently suspended for breaching FA betting rules, the 27-year-old is ready to return with a bang in January.<\/p>\n

Toney\u2019s undoubted talent saw him rise from League One to the heights of the Premier League in just two years.<\/p>\n

He hit an incredible 20 top-flight goals for Brentford last season, with Thomas Frank\u2019s side clearly missing his presence this term.<\/p>\n

And as Toney sets his sights on greater glories, a move to Chelsea could be the ideal situation for both parties.<\/p>\n

Should he make the move and hit a rich vein of form, it could also open the door to Toney making a sensational return to England\u2019s squad for Euro 2024.<\/p>\n

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DUSAN VLAHOVIC (JUVENTUS)<\/h2>\n

Strongly linked with the Blues last summer, the 23-year-old certainly has time on his side.<\/p>\n

He was the hottest forward in football two years ago after netting 41 goals in just 18 months at Fiorentina.<\/p>\n

Vlahovic has failed to hit those same heights at Juventus, netting 27 times in comparison.<\/p>\n

But the Serb boasts the physical and technical prowess seen in classic Chelsea strikers like Didier Drogba and Diego Costa.<\/p>\n

And if the price is right, Vlahovic could have all the makings of a Blues icon.<\/p>\n

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BENJAMIN SESKO (RB LEIPZIG)<\/h2>\n

The 20-year-old announced himself to the European stage with RB Salzburg last season.<\/p>\n

Sesko netted 18 times, having already secured a \u00a320million move to Leipzig in August 2022.<\/p>\n

He has since bagged five goals in 11 games for his new club.<\/p>\n

But reports suggest Leipzig are happy to sell Sesko for a healthy profit.<\/p>\n

And should Chelsea be keen to continue their new youth policy, they could have the chance to get one of the best rough diamonds around.<\/p>\n

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EVAN FERGUSON (BRIGHTON)<\/h2>\n

Todd Boehly might be reluctant to do more business with Brighton after paying a king\u2019s ransom for Graham Potter, Marc Cucurella, Robert Sanchez and Moises Caicedo in the past year.<\/p>\n

But the Seagulls do boast one of the most promising talents in the Premier League.<\/p>\n

Ferguson, who has just turned 19, is already being hailed as the top-flight\u2019s next Harry Kane thanks to his clinical finishing and clear aura.<\/p>\n

He has four goals in 11 games this season under Roberto De Zerbi, and looks set to build on last term\u2019s final haul of 10.<\/p>\n

But Brighton are likely to charge a fortune to sell Ferguson to Stamford Bridge, while there is also interest from Manchester United and Tottenham.<\/p>\n

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CHRISTOPHER NKUNKU (CHELSEA)<\/h2>\n

Spending over \u00a31billion in just three transfer windows does take its toll.<\/p>\n

And Chelsea could simply opt to look closer to home when it comes to Jackson\u2019s replacement.<\/p>\n

Step forward \u00a352m man Nkunku, 25, who is yet to make a single appearance for his new club after suffering a heartbreaking injury in the final game of pre-season.<\/p>\n

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Although he\u2019s usually deployed as a secondary striker, Nkunku netted a mind-boggling 58 goals in his final two seasons at RB Leipzig.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s set to return to training next month after his lengthy setback, and by January could be in peak physical condition to lead Pochettino\u2019s line on his own.<\/p>\n

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