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Chelsea 'set to complete signing of highly-rated young striker this week' as Mauricio Pochettino closes in on fifth summer recruit

Chelsea are set to close in on the signing of a highly-rated young striker this week, according to reports.

The Blues have already seen Nicolas Jackson arrive this summer as the Senegal international joined from Villarreal.

However, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Romelu Lukaku set for departures this summer, the Blues are still short in attack.

Christopher Nkunku can play as a nine for Mauricio Pochettino and Armando Broja is coming back from a long-term injury to bolster Chelsea's attacking options.

With a space opening up in the attack, Pochettino is now closing in on his fifth signing of the summer.