Premier League 2019-20: Potential transfer targets for Chelsea if their ban is revoked

Striker - Moussa Dembele

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With Olivier Giroud looking increasingly likely to leave the club either in January or at the end of the season, and an unreliable Michy Batshuayi, Chelsea will look to strengthen their attacking options. As the season progresses, Frank Lampard will know whether or not he needs someone more consistent than Batshuayi to challenge Tammy Abraham up top.

Chelsea have been linked to 23-year-old Lyon striker Moussa Dembele. The club has also been linked to a free transfer for PSG forward Edinson Cavani whose contract runs out at the end of the year. Waiting till the summer to buy a striker is a good move as it will give Batshuayi time to prove himself and will also give Lampard time to decide what kind of player he wants – a young striker in Dembele who can challenge Abraham or an experienced goal scorer in Cavani who can help the young Englishman improve while also pitching in with goals when called upon.

However, if Giroud is set to leave in January, then a move for a striker would make sense as it would provide great depth in that position and help Chelsea push for a top 4 finish.