Chelsea will try to sign Villarreal striker Gerard Moreno this summer if they fail in their efforts to land Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland, according to reports.

The Blues are on the hunt for a new striker to lead the line next season and Haaland is their dream target after his sensational form with Dortmund over the last 18 months.

But Spanish outlet Fichajes reports that the European champions have identified Moreno as their Plan B option, if the cost of signing Haaland proves to be out of their reach.

Thomas Tuchel is a fan of the 29-year-old, who won the Europa League with his club last season, and he would be a far more affordable option than the Norwegian.

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Moreno is currently with Spain at Euro 2020, where he set up his side’s goal in his first start in a 1-1 draw against Poland.

There’s little doubt that Chelsea could do with a prolific marksman to help them mount a Premier League title challenge next season.

Their lack of such a player in 2020/21 is probably best underlined by the fact that holding midfielder Jorginho was their top scorer in the league with seven goals.

As for the strikers, Tammy Abraham and Timo Werner bagged six each and Olivier Giroud netted four. Those aren’t exactly figures that will strike fear into the hearts of defences.