Chelsea are in the market for a new striker and they have been linked with some surprising names from the Saudi Pro League.

The Roshn Saudi League (RSL) has become a hotspot for some of the world’s best players, who have been lured by lucrative contracts and a competitive environment. The league is currently ranked as the best in Asia and has produced some impressive performances in the AFC Champions League.

According to the Daily Express, Chelsea have been offered three strikers from the RSL, who are looking for a new challenge in Europe. The players are Karim Benzema, Roberto Firmino and Aleksander Mitrovic, who have all been prolific scorers in the Saudi league.

Benzema, who left Real Madrid for Al-Ittihad in 2023, is the most likely to join Chelsea, as he has fallen out with his manager Marcelo Gallardo and has been frozen out of the team. The 36-year-old Frenchman has scored 18 goals in 19 games this season and could be a bargain for Chelsea, who face no competition from Manchester United, who baulked at his high salary.

Firmino, who joined Al-Ahli from Liverpool in 2023, is another option for Chelsea, who are looking for a versatile forward who can link up with their creative midfielders. The 31-year-old Brazilian has scored 16 goals and provided 12 assists in 20 games this season and has been praised for his work rate and intelligence.

Mitrovic, who moved to Al-Nassr from Fulham in 2023, is the third option for Chelsea, who are looking for a physical presence and a clinical finisher in the box. The 28-year-old Serbian has scored 22 goals in 21 games this season and has been a dominant force in the air and on the ground.

Chelsea have a striker problem that needs to be solved and they have been offered three solutions from the Saudi Pro League. Will they take any of them? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.