Chelsea have made clear their intent to again reign supreme in Europe next season and push Manchester City hard at home by targeting Erling Haaland in the summer transfer market.
The Borussia Dortmund star is one of the most coveted strikers in world football and any deal could cost Chelsea an eye-watering £170million.
Nonetheless, discussions between the two clubs have commenced but it will be up to Chelsea to persuade both Dortmund and Haaland to press ahead with a deal.
Chelsea are in talks with Borussia Dortmund over their prolific striker Erling Haaland
Their interest in a player valued at £170m shows Roman Abramovich's ambition to retain their Champions League title and challenge again domestically
It also doesn't exactly bode well for German striker Timo Werner, who has struggled to live up to his £47million price tag since arriving in the Premier League last summer.