So if the pursuit of other strikers fails, turning towards Iheanacho might not be a bad call from Chelsea.Bayer Leverkusen have secured the future of their coveted striker Patrik Schick by signing up the prolific Czech for the next five years. In fact, the former Manchester City striker might be too big to do so, and a move to Stamford Bridge should benefit him and the Blues. So in many ways, Iheanacho is capable of filling Lukaku’s boots at Chelsea.
The Leicester forward can also transform into one of the best strikers in Europe under Tuchel, especially after showing what he is truly capable of during the second half of the 2020/21 season. Iheanacho is a reliable passer of the ball, and he can cleverly find a teammate in the final third, meaning he is more than just a goalscorer. But his qualities suit Tuchel and his pre-requisites perfectly, with his ability to play on the right-wing adding to his appeal. The Nigerian international did not enjoy a solid 2021/22 campaign, which was in stark contrast to his output in the second half of the 2020/21 season. But the Leicester City striker might be the ideal replacement for Lukaku. The final player we are talking about is Kelechi Iheanacho, who might not be a heralded option for any big club this summer. The last candidate on our list is a left-of-centre name but one that might fit the requirements at Chelsea perfectly. But with Die Werkself uninterested in selling Schick, a move to Chelsea might not be on the cards.
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And his qualities would make Schick an upgrade on Lukaku, especially in Thomas Tuchel’s system. That said, Chelsea will hope to convince him to ditch the Bundesliga club by signing him. Schick is going nowhere this summer, with Bayer Leverkusen grabbing a firm hold of their star striker. However, the prospect of playing UEFA Champions League football may tip the scales in Chelsea’s favour, as compared to Arsenal. But Chelsea will not be the only club chasing the Inter Milan striker’s signature, with Arsenal also keen on signing him this summer. Martinez’s ability to drift wide to bring his teammates into the attacking moves should also align with Tuchel’s setup, ensuring a more fluid offensive gameplay. While passing is not the Argentine international’s strong suit, he can find a teammate with a long pass and carries the ball much better than his former strike partner.
While Martinez has primarily played in a 3-5-2 formation at Inter Milan, he has the qualities to better adapt to Thomas Tuchel’s preferred system at Chelsea than Lukaku ever managed. And in helping Lukaku return to his old stomping ground, the Blues could land a world-class replacement without burdening Inter Milan. With the Nerazzurri in a world of trouble financially, signing Romelu Lukaku will be a tall order, especially with Chelsea unlikely to let the Belgian international go for cheap. But a move to Chelsea could be an attractive option for Lautaro Martinez, even though he has suggested that he wants to remain at Inter Milan beyond the summer transfer window. The first option on our list would represent the simplest solution for all parties involved, apart from perhaps the potential target himself. Lautaro Martinez Will Lautaro Martinez celebrate a move to Chelsea? (Photo by Carl de Souza/AFP/Getty Images)
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