Chelsea remain open to late striker deal but transfers appear unlikely after Lampard’s blunt update on Giroud and Mertens

Chelsea are still open to the possibility of signing a new striker this evening, reports claim. Frank Lampard has confirmed Olivier Giroud will be staying at the club after the Blues failed with a move for Napoli striker Dries Mertens. However, with Tammy Abraham injured, Chelsea only have two fit senior strikers, including Michy Batshuayi. […]