Chelsea is considering their alternatives in attack as a result of Christopher Nkunku’s recent hip injury, which has kept him out of the game for the first half of the season. The Blues have failed to score goals this season once again.
Victor Osimhen of Napoli is one of the main objectives for a new striker acquisition in 2024; however, the Nigerian international is anticipated to cost too much this month, forcing Chelsea to look at other options.
The Telegraph claims that Chelsea may resort to Saudi Arabia because, in recent weeks, a number of media publications have predicted that both Benzema and Firmino will depart the Middle East and return to Europe.
According to Marca, despite being given time off and joining Al Ittihad this summer after his Real Madrid contract ended, Benzema has not returned to training, and manager Marcelo Gallardo has since kicked him out of the first squad.
According to reports, Benzema skipped several practise sessions at the close of the previous year, which left his future with the Saudi team in doubt.
Benzema has enjoyed a decent start to life with Al Ittihad, collecting up 12 goals in 20 games but falling well short of the standards he set during his final years with Madrid. With 31 goals in all competitions last season, the 36-year-old was one of Europe’s best scorers.
For Chelsea, who are also expected to seek to Firmino for a solution, such firepower would be invaluable.
Firmino, who lost his starting berth for Al Ahli, is amenable to going back to the Premier League. After going to Saudi Arabia, the former forward for Liverpool has only scored three goals in 19 games.
