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title: "Chelsea leading race to sign record-breaking striker Piatek"
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author: "Sam Brown"
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published: "2018-10-02T11:34:05Z"
modified: "2018-10-02T11:34:05Z"
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# Chelsea leading race to sign record-breaking striker Piatek

[Reports have suggested](https://www.caughtoffside.com/2018/10/02/krzysztof-piatek-chelsea-man-united-liverpool-transfer-talks/) that Chelsea are leading the pack in efforts to secure the signing of Genoa striker Krysztof Piatek.

The Polish front-man has scored an astonishing 12 goals in his first seven games in Italy, following a summer move from Cracovia in his home country.

Tipped by many as “the next Robert Lewandowski”, the exciting forward has a well-rounded skill-set that makes him capable of scoring vast quantities of goals, as shown already this season.

![Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/1026237070.jpg)

Despite only being his first season with the Italian club, rumours are already suggesting multiple European clubs are prepared to cough up large sums of money for the 23-year-old.

With Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud failing to inspire Blues fans, Piatek may prove to be a welcome addition at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea are far from alone in their interest however, with a series of Premier League rivals including Tottenham, Liverpool and Everton also courting the forward.

Barcelona had also been named as a party harbouring affection for Piatek.