Wayne Rooney says Chelsea need to sign a striker who will ‘inspire’ his teammates (BBC)Wayne Rooney believes Chelsea will need to sign an upgrade on Joao Pedro in order to get closer to challenging for the Premier League title. The loss to Everton leaves Chelsea sixth in the Premier League and a point behind fifth-placed Liverpool, who still occupy the final Champions League qualification spot after being beaten 2-1 by Brighton on Saturday. Pedro, meanwhile, has scored 14 Premier League goals this season following his £60 million move from Brighton last summer. But Rooney believes Chelsea still need to sign a leading striker, while Alan Shearer feels both a goalkeeper and a centre-back are needed at Stamford Bridge. Mikel Arteta makes decision for Arsenal’s Carabao Cup finalArrow MORE: Glenn Hoddle claims £70m Chelsea star ‘is not up to standard’ after Everton defeatArrow MORE: Gary Cahill takes swipe at ‘sloppy’ Chelsea star after Everton defeat

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