Chelsea is interested in Sporting striker: what is known about the transfer.

Chelsea's focus on a new striker

According to The Sun: According to reports, Chelsea is interested in signing Sporting's striker Konrad Garder.

The London team may return to the transfer market for a new forward after Liam Delap suffered an injury during a match against Fulham on Saturday.

Negotiations for Nicolas Jackson

Enzo Maresca's team was ready to loan Nicolas Jackson to Bayern Munich, considering the 24-year-old player surplus. Jackson was even allowed to travel to Germany for a medical examination, but Chelsea decided to cancel the deal due to Delap's injury.

The SunSport publication reports that Jackson ignored the club's orders and stayed in Munich, trying to complete the deal. However, Chelsea currently has no intention of loaning the forward.

Jackson's future and Garde's potential transfer

According to The Athletic, a permanent offer for Jackson is still under consideration. If the former Villarreal player leaves Chelsea, the club will be looking for a new striker.

David Ornstein reports that the West Londoners have made 'many inquiries' about forwards, including Garde. The 20-year-old Dane joined Sporting from Nordjaelland a year ago for approximately £16.5 million.

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Transfer news continues to be at the forefront of football fans' attention, as each new signing can significantly impact team dynamics. Chelsea, considering recent events, may need to expedite their search and find the right striker to bolster their attacking line.