Chelsea transfer news: Blues in talks to sign major £70m Liam Delap upgrade who is 'ready' for move

Chelsea are stepping up their search for a new striker ahead of the summer window, with plans in place to strengthen what has been a key problem area for manager Liam Rosenior and those before him.

The Blues have struggled for consistency in front of goal this season, and recruitment in the No.9 position is now seemingly a top priority.

With uncertainty surrounding their current options, the Blues have begun exploring opportunities across Europe, and a big-money target has now emerged.

Chelsea make contact over Goncalo Ramos transfer

Goncalo Ramos is firmly on Chelsea’s radar, with 'contact' already made over a potential summer move from Paris Saint-Germain, according to TEAMtalk.

The Portugal striker has found opportunities limited in Paris despite arriving with high expectations, and his situation has alerted a number of clubs across Europe.

Chelsea are among those positioning themselves early, alongside top-flight rivals Newcastle United, as they assess the feasibility of a deal that could be worth in the region of a whopping £70 million.

Goncalo Ramos keen to leave PSG this summer

Ramos is now understood to be open, and even 'ready', to leave PSG in search of regular first-team football after what has been a frustrating personal campaign.

Despite showing glimpses of his quality, a lack of consistent starts has impacted his development, and there is growing acceptance that a fresh challenge would benefit all parties.

The 24-year-old forward is attracting interest from multiple leagues, but a move to the Premier League is increasingly seen as a realistic outcome, with Ramos ready to test himself in England.

Liam Rosenior eyeing major Liam Delap upgrade

If Chelsea do follow through on their interest, it would signal a clear intent from Rosenior to upgrade his attacking options.

Liam Delap has shown flashes of promise but has ultimately flattered to deceive, and ongoing links with a summer exit suggest the club may already be planning for life without him.

Ramos, by contrast, arrives with a proven pedigree at a high level and the profile of a more complete, reliable goalscorer, which exactly what Chelsea have been lacking.

Despite only playing 1,397 minutes across all competitions this term, the former Benfica prospect has made 13 goal contributions, with 11 of those being him finding the net - that's an average of one goal contribution every 1.2 games. By comparison, Delap has scored just one goal in 22 league games.

Given the scale of the investment and the competition for places, a move of this nature would represent a decisive shift in Chelsea’s attacking strategy, underlining their ambition to compete at the very top once again.