Chelsea, like Arsenal, do have the option of signing a free agent but the prospect of a return to Stamford Bridge for club legend Diego Costa, currently without a club, does not appear to be on the cards.

Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson will spend six to eight weeks on the sidelines with a hamstring injury but that does not guarantee Christopher Nkunku a spot in attack up front, coach Enzo Maresca said on Thursday.

Chelsea boss, Enzo Maresca has insisted that the Blues are not planning to sign any free agent striker. Maresca spoke ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League tie with Brighton on Friday night. Chelsea have been linked with a move to sign a new top striker in the last two transfer windows.