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5 strikers Chelsea could buy to replace Michy Batshuayi

By Barrett Rouen

COBHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Chelsea Head Coach Antonio Conte talks to the media at Chelsea Training Ground on September 29, 2017 in Cobham, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
COBHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Chelsea Head Coach Antonio Conte talks to the media at Chelsea Training Ground on September 29, 2017 in Cobham, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) /
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NAPLES, ITALY – OCTOBER 21: Player of SSC Napoli Dries Mertens stands disappointed during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and FC Internazionale at Stadio San Paolo on October 21, 2017 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)
NAPLES, ITALY – OCTOBER 21: Player of SSC Napoli Dries Mertens stands disappointed during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and FC Internazionale at Stadio San Paolo on October 21, 2017 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images) /

Dries Mertens

The Napoli striker could be a wonderful option for the Blues due to the fact that he’s a fantastic goalscorer and knows that at age 30 he’s not going to get another shot at a pay opportunity like moving to the Premier League.

The Belgian international is one of the most important players to Napoli at the moment however so convincing him to leave in the middle of what could be a historic season for the club could be difficult.  Chelsea would find Mertens useful in the same way they would find Sanchez.  He’s a phenomenal striker but can also offer depth in the fact that he can play anywhere across the front.

He’s also a proven goalscorer.  Last season he scored 34 goals in 45 games for the Southern Italian powerhouse.  Mertens has a relatively low buyout clause and it’s the sort of thing that smart clubs capitalize on.

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