Latest developments
- Chelsea have made contact with RB Leipzig about striker Benjamin Sesko.
- The Slovenian is a similar player to other targets Alexander Isak and Dusan Vlahovic.
- The 21-year-old has scored 10 times this season.
Whisper+ analysis
Authenticity (3/5): Contact already made
Chelsea have reached out to RB Leipzig for “updates” on the availability of their centre-forward Benjamin Sesko, as they extend their search for a top striker.
This news comes from teamtalk.com, who remain quiet on their source information, but their interest in the player would be in line with their other January targets.
Value (3.5/5): Could be lower than Vlahovic
The Blues were said to have turned to Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic, as Juventus want £55 million for him while Newcastle are holding out for £115 million for Alexander Isak.
Sesko's market value is £41.5 million, thus Leipzig could let him go for a similar price to Vlahovic.
Suitability (4/5): Complete centre-forward
With 10 goals this season, three of which have come in the UEFA Champions League despite RB's awful form, Sesko can play as a target man or use his strength and relatively good speed to beat defenders.
Very similar to both Isak and Vlahovic, while being younger than both. His age could count against him, though, at just 21 he might take time to adjust to the Premier League.
Upgrade? (4/5): One of Europe's most exciting
A fine strike from Nicolas Jackson to win the game with Brentford at the weekend was a timely reminder that Chelsea have a top striker in their ranks.
The issue is, however, that Blues fans need reminding, as Jackson occasionally goes missing in games. Averaging almost a goal every other game for club and country, Sesko provides that regular goalscoring touch.
Logic (4/5): Sesko wants England move
The Slovenia striker is said to have the Premier League in his sights and though RB still have an outside chance of silverware this season, now seems a great time to switch to Stamford Bridge.
That's because Chelsea are having a great season, but still desire a top-quality centre-forward to take them into contention for major honours, and they may have found one at a decent price.
Whisper+ verdict: 18.5/25
Sesko is exactly the kind of player Chelsea have been looking at, so the chance of a bid is very much possible, but if Sesko is behind Isak and Vlahovic in the Blues' pecking order, this might not go very far.
