Chelsea are “doing their homework” on Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface as their search for a new number nine continues. The Blues have been chasing a reliable goalscorer since Diego Costa’s exit in 2018 and Boniface is their latest target following the club’s failure to sign Victor Osimhen during the summer window.

Former Watford captain Troy Deeney says Chelsea no longer need to sign another striker if Nicolas Jackson continues his strong start to the season. Jackson proved a divisive figure among Chelsea fans across a mixed debut season at Stamford Bridge, with the 23-year-old often criticised for a lack of ruthlessness in front of goal.

Nicolas Jackson is improving quickly having scored four goals in five Premier League appearances for Chelsea this season.