Chelsea one of 7 clubs who can trigger release clause of 172-goal striker in 2026

Chelsea are reportedly one of seven top clubs who can trigger the release clause of a 172-goal striker in the summer of 2026.

Whether they will actually consider doing so or not is another thing, but he is certainly a player that they have had some recent interest and links with lately.

Sources: Chelsea not in talks to sign Serie A star but there ARE developments in one key position!

We are getting closer to the January transfer window now and although we don’t expect Chelsea to be too busy during the winter, there are always situations going on and some of those could spill into the summer window as well – when we do actually expect Chelsea to be a little busier with certain positions and situations.

Player sales could be a big task again, but I also think that there could be situations at the back in defence, in goal, and maybe even up top with another new striker perhaps on the agenda. We shall see.

Could Serhou Guirassy come back up?

Guirassy to Chelsea?

Serhou Guirassy in action for Borussia Dortmund. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg posted on X this weekend:

“Serhou Guirassy is one to watch for the summer, as he could leave Borussia Dortmund.

“29 y/o top striker is understood to have a release clause that should be at “only” around €50 million. It applies to seven top clubs: Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United.”

In other news this weekend

Blues midfielder Moises Caicedo has said that he is looking forward to the battle with Declan Rice this afternoon in some respectful comments on the England and Arsenal star.

And on that game today, Wesley Fofana has also named the key thing to beating the current league leaders in some hopeful comments ahead of the game.

Chelsea face Arsenal at Stamford Bridge this afternoon in the 4.30pm kick off UK time.