According to a report by Football London on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, Chelsea are facing renewed concerns over their attacking options following João Pedro's injury, with manager Xabi Alonso yet to find a convincing solution to the absence of the Brazilian forward. Despite the difficulties, the club are reportedly not prioritising the signing of another striker during the January transfer window.

Pedro has become an important part of Chelsea's attacking setup, recording five goals in six Premier League appearances. His absence has exposed the team's limited options in the centre-forward position, particularly when opponents defend deep and force Chelsea to find alternative ways of creating scoring opportunities.

The Blues have experienced mixed results without their leading attacker, suffering defeats against Brentford and Sunderland while managing a 2-0 victory over Manchester United. Alonso has attempted to address the problem by using Morgan Rogers and Pedro Neto as false nines, but neither experiment has produced the consistency required to solve Chelsea's attacking difficulties.

According to The Athletic journalist Liam Twomey, Chelsea have not demonstrated a clear intention to bring in another striker in January. Speaking on the Straight Outta Cobham podcast, he explained that the club had previously viewed Emmanuel Emegha as a long-term investment rather than an immediate solution.

Twomey also suggested that former Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson would have been a useful option under the current circumstances.

"If Nicolas Jackson was at Chelsea, he’d probably be playing quite a lot right now."

Another player whose situation has attracted attention is Danny Welbeck. Despite making 408 Premier League appearances and bringing considerable experience, the 35-year-old has struggled to convince Alonso and secure meaningful involvement.

Meanwhile, several younger forwards have emerged as potential candidates for Chelsea's attacking department.

Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi is among the names attracting attention after scoring 14 goals in 17 appearances this season, including five in the Champions League. His performances have made him an interesting option for a Chelsea side seeking greater attacking efficiency.

Palmeiras forward Vitor Roque is another reported possibility. The 21-year-old has scored five goals in 20 appearances, although his previous difficulties in European football could make a potential transfer risky.

AS Monaco youngster Paris Brunner has also attracted interest after recording four goals in eight Ligue 1 appearances. The Germany Under-21 international fits Chelsea's preference for developing young players with considerable potential.

Gustavo Varela is another name worth monitoring. The Monza striker has scored 11 goals in 11 appearances, including nine in ten Serie A matches. However, moving to Stamford Bridge could create concerns about his opportunities for regular first-team football.

Chelsea's immediate challenge remains finding a dependable centre-forward while João Pedro recovers. If Alonso continues to have reservations about Welbeck and Emegha, pressure could eventually increase on the club to strengthen the position. Nevertheless, whether Chelsea pursue a new striker in January remains uncertain.