Chelsea have reportedly opened talks with Lille about the possibility of signing forward Jonathan Ikone. The 22-year-old enjoyed a standout season in Ligue 1 before the campaign was curtailed early because of coronavirus, notching four goals and six assists.
Ikone’s form even saw him called up to the France national side for the first time at the start of the season and he now has four caps to his name.
Blues boss Frank Lampard is on the lookout for another striker this summer with Olivier Giroud and Tammy Abraham his only options at the moment.
The club have agreed a deal to sign Timo Werner from RB Leipzig but he is expected to operate behind a main striker when he joins up.
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