Ex-England winger Chris Waddle has said Chelsea must sign a new striker ahead of next season.
Nicolas Jackson netted Chelsea’s winner against Nottingham Forest, his 14th league goal of the season.
However, Waddle was critical of Jackson’s performance at the City Ground and believes Chelsea should be in the market for a new striker this summer.
“Chelsea have got ability and some very good players,” Waddle said on BBC Radio 5 Live after the Premier League thriller.
“There is a lot of players you can build around next season, but they definitely need a goal scorer.
“If they get a centre forward you will see Chelsea pushing for the top four next season. They just shaded it tonight.
“But Chelsea have got to sort it out next season. They have got some class players and sometimes they do play too slow. They are going the right way, but the top four is a long way off.”
Waddle also criticised Jackson during his half-time analysis, and claimed that Chelsea have no striker.
“A fair result so far,” he said.
“Forest have had the better chances, but Chelsea have dominated the ball and they’re not looking to hurt Forest.
“Chelsea don’t have a centre forward. You cannot tell me that Raheem Sterling cannot do better than Nicolas Jackson!”