Chelsea line up move for Dortmund forward as Tel deal hangs in the balance | OneFootball

Chelsea are reportedly considering a potential move for a new striker as uncertainty surrounds their pursuit of Mathys Tel.

Borussia Dortmund striker Karim Adeyemi is among the players on their transfer shortlist, according to the Telegraph.

However, Chelsea are not negotiating to sign the Dortmund star on a permanent death. He may emerge as a loan option if other targets fail to materialise.

Chelsea have compiled a shortlist of forwards and wingers as part of their strategy to bolster their attacking options.

Nicolas Jackson is misfiring, and they have been without Mykhailo Mudryk for several weeks as he is suspended pending the definitive result of his doping test.

While the club has reportedly made contact regarding several potential signings, no agreements have been reached.

Tel is keen on proving himself at Bayern Munich, and negotiations are hanging in the balance.

Adeyemi would be a wild miss from Chelsea

Chelsea need a clinical box presence and a goalscoring winger. Adeyemi is more of a second striker.

He does not fit the bill despite netting 68 goals for RB Salzburg, FC Liefering, Dortmund and the Geerman national team.

His injury record makes for grim reading. He is often on the treatment table for one problem or the other, and they seem to be escalating. Chelsea must steer clear of the Dortmund star.

The Blues must convince Tel about a move to cover the left wing and perhaps reignite interest in Samu Aghehowa to provide competition for Nicolas Jackson.