Chelsea ‘considering the possibility’ of signing Karim Benzema or Roberto Firmino

Chelsea could turn their attention to Karim Benzema and Roberto Firmino, as they look to address their lack of firepower in January

Despite investing over £1billion on players since Todd Boehly took over two years ago, the Blues are prepared to spend again this month with a striker top of their wish list.

Nicolas Jackson has scored eight goals in 23 games in all competitions after joining from Villarreal for £37m in the summer, while £50m signing Christopher Nkunku has scored once in three Premier League appearances after missing the first three months of the season with a knee injury.

Of the teams in the top half of the Premier League table, only Manchester United and West Ham have scored fewer goal than Chelsea’s return of 35 in 21 games and Mauricio Pochettino is eager to solve the issue this month