Analysing the Transfer gossip – 9th June: Part one: Chelsea special – Cavani, Xabi Alonso, Gomez and more

But the Portuguese is targeting Bayern Munich forward Mario Gomez, 27, as a possible alternative to Cavani.

Full story: Sunday Times

What’s the story? If Chelsea can’t for some reason get Cavani then Gomez makes a lot of sense as a back up. Of the names linked as second choice to Cavani, only Gomez and Rooney are realistic options rather than going with Lukaku.Does it make sense? It makes perfect sense. Chelsea don’t need a striker wondering out of the box, they need someone to hang around and put the ball in the net. Gomez is one of the best in the world at penalty box poaching. He’s not exactly going to be short of supply with Mata, Hazard and Oscar behind him.Is the price right? Bayern want £16-18m which is fine. You pay it, you get goals.Will it happen? 2/10 – They sound really close with Cavani but by the time that flops, if it somehow does, chances are Gomez will be elsewhere.