Is a Stamford Bridge Comeback on the Cards for Former Chelsea Forward Dominic Solanke?

 As the January transfer window opens, Chelsea is reportedly broadening their hunt for new attacking talent, facing obstacles in acquiring Victor Osimhen and Ivan Toney. In this search, Dominic Solanke, a previous Chelsea striker now excelling at Bournemouth, has emerged as a viable option.

Solanke, 26, who rose through the ranks of Chelsea's youth academy, made his senior debut in 2014. Despite this, he struggled to find a consistent role at Stamford Bridge, appearing in just 19 Premier League matches before moving to Liverpool in 2017.

However, his stint at Liverpool didn't yield much success, leading to a switch to Bournemouth in 2019. There, he has revitalized his career in the Premier League, netting 12 goals in 18 matches this season, sparking speculation about a potential return to Chelsea.

Ex-Premier League midfielder Jermaine Jenas believes Solanke could be a good fit for Chelsea, particularly given their current struggle to score goals.

"Chelsea is in need of a dependable striker," Jenas stated on TNT Sports. "However, I don’t think they will secure one in January and will probably wait until the summer, especially considering (Christopher) Nkunku's situation."

Solanke’s notable form at Bournemouth indicates he could be a valuable asset to Chelsea’s front line. Yet, it remains to be seen whether Chelsea will move to re-sign their former player during the January transfer window.