5 players who could replace Romelu Lukaku at Chelsea

#3 Dusan Vlahovic (Fiorentina)

SSC Napoli v ACF Fiorentina - Coppa Italia

Fiorentina must surely be hoping to spark a bidding war for their star striker Dusan Vlahovic this summer. The 22 year old has been in sublime form and is the joint leading goalscorer in Serie A this season with 17 goals in 22 appearances.

In 2021, he equalled Cristiano Ronaldo's record for most goals scored in Serie A in a single calendar year by netting 33 times. Vlahovic is a tall striker who is clinical in front of goal. He is also excellent at aerial duels and is a constant threat from set-pieces.

Several European giants are interested in Vlahovic. At just 22, he could be a long-term solution at centre-forward and thus won't come for cheap. But Vlahovic will fit right into this young Chelsea side.

If Chelsea do part with Lukaku, they won't really find it hard to cough up enough money to throw at Fiorentina in order to secure the Serbian international's services.

#2 Erling Haaland (Borussia Dortmund)

FC St Pauli v Borussia Dortmund - DFB Cup: Round of Sixteen

After securing the signing of Lukaku last summer, Chelsea would have been happy to bow out of the race to sign Erling Haaland. The Norwegian international is the most sought-after striker in Europe right now.

Several European giants are looking to sign him this summer when a €70 million release clause in his contract becomes active.

However, due to Lukaku's abysmal form, it's difficult to say for sure that Chelsea won't go in for Haaland. The athletic and clinical 21 year old could be at the club for the long-term and he is as good a marksman as any in Europe.

In 19 appearances across all competitions, Haaland has scored 22 goals and provided six assists. The Borussia Dortmund striker will cost a pretty penny but returns are guaranteed.

#1 Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur)

Tottenham Hotspur v Morecambe: The Emirates FA Cup Third Round

Harry Kane wanted to leave Tottenham Hotspur last summer. It hasn't looked like Kane's heart is in North London this season. The 28-year-old is having the worst campaign since he first broke onto the scene, having scored just four goals in 17 Premier League appearances this term.

But we all know that there is a world-class striker in there. Also, Chelsea have the financial muscle to pull this off. The Blues are famous for spending lavishly whenever the need arises. Additionally, they will also look to sell Lukaku in order to free up some funds.

Daniel Levy is also unlikely to ask for £200 million like he did in the summer. It's a long shot but Kane is almost guaranteed to shine at Chelsea.