Chelsea have enjoyed a strong start to the season, comfortably cruising in third place as they aim for Champions League qualification. Despite dealing with injuries, the Blues boast impressive squad depth, ensuring cover across all positions.
Scoring goals has been far from an issue for Chelsea this season, yet they’ve recently been linked with a Premier League striker. The current squad already features significant attacking firepower, particularly in the center-forward role, where Christopher Nkunku (10 goals) and Nicolas Jackson (six goals) have made scoring look effortless in the early months of the campaign.

Journalist Simon Phillips revealed via Substack on Wednesday that Chelsea scouts continue to monitor Brighton striker Evan Ferguson this season.
The Blues are closely tracking the 20-year-old forward, despite his injury setbacks. Chelsea remain highly impressed by Ferguson and view him as a player with immense potential to evolve into a top-tier No.9 in the future.
Ferguson tipped for a bright future
Phillips further notes that Enzo Maresca’s team is actively observing Evan Ferguson’s performances this season, both with Brighton and on international duty for the Republic of Ireland. Chelsea remain interested in signing Ferguson and are closely monitoring his availability, though no formal progress has been made yet. Notably, the Blues were linked to the Brighton striker back in May, making it intriguing to see his name resurface in transfer discussions.
Alan Shearer hailed Brighton star Evan Ferguson as “very special” last year via The Athletic. When the Premier League’s all-time top scorer gives you such praise, it’s a testament to your talent. The £30,000 per week, has netted 17 goals in 73 first-team appearances for Brighton, often showcasing the qualities of a complete striker. However, recurring injury setbacks have hindered his development at times. Despite being highly regarded, the 2024/25 season has been a quiet and underwhelming one for the young forward so far.
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Ferguson will undoubtedly take confidence from scoring the decisive goal in Ireland’s 1-0 Nations League victory over Finland last week. He’ll aim to carry that momentum into his club performances in the coming matches, though he faces stiff competition from an in-form Danny Welbeck for a starting spot at Brighton.
Should Ferguson make the move to Stamford Bridge, it will be fascinating to see how he adapts and develops in Chelsea’s system.