Report: Chelsea set to lose out to Brighton in race for €47m talent

Chelsea could miss out on the signing of Olympiacos striker Charalampos Kostoulas to Brighton according to reports.

The Blues made Liam Delap their first summer signing and more fresh faces are likely to follow the 22-year-old through the door at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea are set for a critical window and could look to add another striker, but they are looking for a centre back and right footed attacker.

Chelsea could miss out on Charalampos Kostoulas
With Delap through the door another striker isn’t a pressing issue, but it doesn’t mean the Blues aren’t interested and assessing potential options.

Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike is a player Chelsea are said to be interested in, but they aren’t prepared to match the €100m asking price for the 22-year-old.

Chelsea are thought to hold an advantage over Liverpool in the race for Ekitike, but it would appear unlikely a deal for the France under-21 international would be done in time to feature at the Club World Cup.

However, there’s another striker Chelsea appear to be interested in and that’s 18-year-old Kostoulas, and Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg has provided an update on the situation.