Chelsea set sights on explosive 23-year-old Serie A striker
Chelsea still have Victor Osimhen on their radar, with a move for the 23-year-old not
likely to be ruled out at this stage.
According to Matt Law via the London Is Blue podcast, Chelsea may be interested in Victor
Osmhen, with the reliable journalist refusing to rule out a move for the exploside 23-year-old
Napoli striker. The Blues are in the market for a proven centre-forward and are linked
to several names.
Chelsea’s business in the summer transfer window is far from done, with Thomas Tuchel
keen on bringing in more players to improve his squad. After completing the signing of
Marc Cucurella in a £62 million deal, the west Londoners are also eyeing a high-profile
move for Leicester City’s Wesley Fofana.
Besides defensive reinforcements, Chelsea are keen to strengthen their attacking lineup
further. The arrival of Raheem Sterling ensured they have a quality replacement in the frontline
after sanctioning the departure of Romelu Lukaku.
But there is still space for a new frontman, as Sterling likes to play out wide and could
be considered a replacement for Timo Werner, who has re-joined RB Leipzig. And Werner’s
exit has created a void in the offensive unit.
The idea is to bring a new No.9 with a formidable record and improve the quality Tuchel already
has at his disposal. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s name has been mentioned, but reports have
claimed that the Barcelona striker is uninterested in joining Chelsea.
While Tuchel remains keen on signing the former Arsenal striker, Chelsea might keep tabs on
other options, namely Napoli’s Victor Osimhen. The 23-year-old Nigerian international has
been on the radars of several Premier League clubs throughout the summer transfer window
and is also being monitored by the Blues.
Osimhen has proven his status as one of the top marksmen in Europe after a few impressive
seasons with Napoli. The explosive striker could be open to a new challenge, but the
Serie A club’s high asking price has prevented him from moving anywhere. The Partenopei rejected
an earlier mammoth offer from Arsenal and could stick to their colossal valuation.
Chelsea’s spending patterns suggest they may not be deterred by Napoli’s demands
for the 23-year-old striker, and they might find a way to agree on a deal. Matt Law insists
a move for Osimhen cannot be ruled out just yet, and much more activity could happen between
now and the end of the window.
Osimhen, or whoever is the new No.9 that arrives at Chelsea, will be considered the replacement
for Lukaku. The Blues desperately need such a player as Tuchel may not be able to rely
solely on Kai Havertz to carry them through a long season.