Report: Chelsea among clubs to enquire about 24 goal attacker, asking price around £80m

Chelsea are one of four clubs to have made an enquiry for Brentford striker Igor Thiago according to reports in Brazil.

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Having been quiet in January the Blues are once again expected to be busy in the summer, with a number of positions in the squad needing to be addressed.

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Chelsea are said to still be in the market for a centre back, whilst it’s believed they want to add another midfielder and attacker.

Chelsea make Igor Thiago enquiry

It’s a critical summer for the Blues, and it’s been reported they’re prepared to sign more players with proven Premier League experience.

Co-owner Behdad Eghbali has said the model will be tweaked, but fans will only believe it when they see action taken.

Chelsea have been linked with Morgan Rogers, and now it appears they have another Premier League attacker on their radar.

ESPN Brazil journalist Felipe Silva has reported the Blues are one of four clubs to have made an enquiry for Thiago.

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He took to X.com and said:

“About Igor Thiago: Brentford knows it will be tough to hold onto him after the Cup (even more so if he’s called up).

“Atlético de Madrid, Chelsea, Juventus, and Milan have made inquiries (Italian football is a less likely path, clubs aren’t expected to meet Brentford’s asking price)

“The Premier League club is setting a sale price around 80 million pounds (R$ 540 million).”

Thiago has been in outstanding form this season, and the 24-year-old has scored 24 goals in 36 appearances, with 21 of those coming in the league.

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Chelsea will have five strikers on their books come the end of the season, with Nicolas Jackson returning from Bayern Munich, and Emmanuel Emegha arriving from Strasbourg.

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