“I personally feel we do need that” – John Terry names type of player Chelsea need to sign in order for them to go to the ‘next step’

John Terry has urged Chelsea to sign an experienced striker this summer with Premier League experience. He stated that the club should continue to back Nicolas Jackson, but add competition for the Senegal star.

Terry told talkSPORT that Chelsea needs a striker who is 29 or 30 years old this summer. He believes that the addition will be essential for the young squad to take the next step and get close to winning the title, and said via METRO:

Chelsea finished fourth in the Premier League this season with 69 points, finishing 15 points behind champions, Liverpool. They are in the UEFA Europa Conference League final, where they face Real Betis.

Chelsea have been linked with a move for Liam Delap this summer after Ipswich Town got relegated. The striker has a £30 million release clause and is of interest to several clubs (via The Sportzine).

Ipswich Town head coach Kieran McKenna confirmed that the striker has been given permission to talk with other clubs and said:

Manchester United and Everton are also in talks to sign Delap this summer. Newcastle United and Aston Villa are also said to be keeping tabs on him.

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If given a chance to change a football rule, Sripad wants VAR to be fully automated and offside rules to be less stringent. When not working, he likes to watch past Formula 1 races and play FIFA.

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