Fabrizio Romano: Chelsea are planning a pre-agreement to sign new striker for 2026 | OneFootball

Fabrizio Romano is reporting that Chelsea are planning a pre-agreement to sign a new striker for next summer in 2026.

The big news comes after Chelsea finally secured their qualification to play Champions League football next season on the final day of the Premier League season on Sunday.

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The Blues had to win this game to secure it, and they managed a 1-0 away win against Nottingham Forest to provide scenes of celebrations amongst the Blues players and staff yesterday evening. And in by doing this, Chelsea also set a brand new record in football!

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca was so pleased with making the Champions League that he took the opportunity to swear at all of his critics across the season by telling them all to F off!!

Chelsea’s pre-plans

We haven’t even started this summer’s transfer window yet, which opens next week, and we are already hearing about Chelsea’s plans to sign players for NEXT summer!

The Blues will be busy this summer to begin with as they look to bring in a new striker as priority, as well as other positions and players sales too. But now they are looking to sign a new striker for next summer as well!

Pre-agreement for new striker

Emanuel Emegha with a Chelsea logo. (Photo by Christian Hofer/Getty Images)

According to Fabrizio Romano posting on X last night, Chelsea are planning a potential pre-agreement for Emanuel Emegha to join in summer 2026 from Strasbourg.

He states that there are NO chances for the 22-year-old striker to leave Strasbourg this summer, but Chelsea like him as possible option for the future.

Well, I’ll let you all decide what you think about this bit of surprising news!