Chelsea are considering a move to sign Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic this summer, according to reports.
The Lowdown: Previous uncertainty
The Athletic held a recent interview with the 28-year-old who admitted that he came close to leaving Craven Cottage at the end of his sideâs last season in the Premier League.
The Serbian, however, decided to stay put and isnât out of contract until 2026 having since penned a new deal, but being Marco Silvaâs top-performing player, appears to have caught the eye.
The Latest: Chelsea monitoring Mitrovic
According to Spanish reports (via CaughtOffside), Chelsea are âconsidering a moveâ for Mitrovic ahead of the 2023/24 campaign.
Todd Boehly and Graham Potter are âtargetingâ the forward, who they view as a âback-up optionâ should they fail to land Napoliâs Victor Osimhen.
Fulham succeeding or failing in their hunt for European qualification is set to be a âbig factorâ when it comes to his decision to stay or leave at the end of the term.
The Verdict: Get it doneâŠ
Mitrovic has been dubbed a ârelentlessâ striker by his former manager Scott Parker and Chelsea should act fast to get this deal over the line this summer.
The Nike-sponsored star has posted 13 goal contributions (11 goals and two assists) in 19 league appearances this season, ranking in the 95th percentile for most shots per 90 minutes.
The 6 foot 2 colossus is also as much a threat off the ground as he is on it, currently averaging 4.4 aerial wins per top-flight outing.
Mitrovic is a proven goalscorer and target man at Fulham and he would be the perfect attacking reinforcement to put pen to paper at Stamford Bridge.
