Chelsea Football Club has identified the signing of a new centre-forward as a key priority to enhance manager Enzo Maresca’s team.
Current striker Nicolas Jackson has delivered inconsistent performances over his two seasons at Stamford Bridge, while Christopher Nkunku, who recently arrived from RB Leipzig, has yet to meet expectations.
According to reports from Portuguese media outlet Record, Chelsea has shown keen interest in Benfica’s prolific forward Pavlidis, viewing him as an ideal candidate to challenge Jackson for a starting spot.
Pavlidis has rapidly gained recognition as one of the Portuguese league’s leading attackers, netting 24 goals for Benfica across all competitions this season, including seven strikes in the UEFA Champions League.
However, Chelsea is likely to encounter significant competition for Pavlidis’ signature, with Newcastle United, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid also reportedly keen on acquiring the 26-year-old forward.