Chelsea are keen to sign an attacking central figure and with interest in Osimhen already confirmed, signing him could be on the cards.
As Napoli’s relationship with Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen looks increasingly estranged, Chelsea are set to make a move for the player, according toSoccernet.ng reported.
Last season’s top scorer in Serie A has not scored a goal since scoring a hat-trick for his national team against Sao Tome and Principe.
The 24-year-old scored three goals in his first three games for the club before the international break, but has not scored in his last three games since.
To complicate matters, the striker exchanged a few words with the manager on the touchline after being substituted against Bologna and missing a penalty.
The club then posted a video on its TikTok page humiliating him for begging for a penalty. However, the video was later deleted and the club’s website says the striker is said to be taking legal action against him.
Chelsea, on the other hand, are struggling to score goals, having won just two games since the start of the year. They were interested in the Nigerian player, but Napoli’s leaders demanded a hefty transfer fee for their most valuable player, leaving the Blues with no choice but to look elsewhere.
According to
talkSPORT, Chelsea are monitoring the situation at Napoli and want to use it to their advantage. The report has revealed that Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has made it clear that he wants to sign a new striker in January.
Napoli may not be ready to part ways with Osimhen in January, but considering the Nigerian’s current contract expires in 2025, a summer move is not out of the question.
If Osimhen’s bid fails, Chelsea will turn to Brentford’s Ivan Toney, but it is understood the Bees want at least £60m for the Englishman.
