Chelsea are closing in on their first summer signing with a deal for Marco Palestra from Atalanta already agreed and an announcement imminent.
The Blues are not stopping there, with Xabi Alonso keen to significantly overhaul his attacking options ahead of the new campaign.
According to The Guardian, Chelsea are now interested in signing West Ham United forwards Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerville as part of that offensive rebuild.
West Ham’s relegation to the Championship has put several of their key players firmly in the shop window, with top-flight clubs already circling.
Bowen and Summerville are among the most coveted players available, and both are expected to push hard for moves away from the second division.
Transfermarkt values Bowen at £25 million and Summerville at £30 million, though actual asking prices could differ given the circumstances of West Ham’s drop.
Bowen has been a consistent performer on the right wing for the Hammers over recent years, contributing goals and chances at a high level in the Premier League.
Summerville, the former Leeds United winger, has been turning heads with his performances at the World Cup, further boosting his market value and appeal.
The pair would bring direct, experienced output to Chelsea’s flanks, offering Alonso a combination of goal threat and unpredictability in wide positions at Stamford Bridge.
Both players have significant experience in English football, which gives them an advantage over some of Chelsea’s current forward options who are less familiar with the domestic game.
Their ability to deliver consistent numbers in front of goal would make them valuable assets in Alonso’s system as he shapes the squad to his requirements.
Chelsea are clearly in need of reinforcing their wide attacking positions, and Bowen and Summerville represent a cost-effective solution given their combined Transfermarkt valuation of £55 million.
It remains to be seen exactly how much the club are prepared to spend, but their interest signals a clear intent to move quickly and decisively this summer transfer window.