Chelsea are anticipated to signal a striker this season with neither Christopher Nkunku nor Nicolas Jackson impressing Enzo Maresca. The previous RB Leipzig star has carried out properly within the cup competitions however has did not play on the identical wavelength within the Premier League whereas his Senegalese teammate has had a barren run within the remaining third for the reason that begin of 2025.
Napoli marksman Victor Osimhen has been tipped to hitch the Blues this summer time having been recognized as their main goal. He’s spending the continued marketing campaign on mortgage at Galatasaray, the place he has scored 35 objectives and supplied eight assists. And although the Turks are eager on touchdown him completely, Chelsea are higher positioned financially to afford the Nigerian worldwide.
Although information relating to Osimhen’s switch has cooled in latest instances, Simon Phillips (h/t Caught Offside) stated that the participant continues to be ‘eager to hitch Chelsea’ and that it wouldn’t be ‘troublesome to come back to an settlement’. He’s set to price £62 million, a payment that the Blues ought to be capable of pay with out many issues, whereas the striker doesn’t have any unreasonable wage calls for both.
Osimhen’s switch a matter of time
Victor Osimhen’s switch to Chelsea may solely be a matter of time. The Londoners are working behind the scenes to seal the deal whereas additionally having assist from John Obi Mikel, a former participant and likewise their goal’s compatriot. With the group targeted on profitable the Europa Convention League and ending the Premier League strongly, it isn’t a shock why talks have been paused.
Alternatively, Galatasaray even have three extra fixtures left till the season involves an finish and having already been topped Tremendous Lig champions, Osimhen will look to carry down the curtains on an outstanding 12 months in Istanbul on a excessive. As soon as he’s again at Napoli’s disposal, issues ideally ought to begin to circulate in the correct path from Chelsea’s perspective.
Enzo Maresca would ideally need Osimhen to hitch Chelsea in time for the Membership World Cup this summer time with the Blues set to face Mexican aspect Membership Leon on June sixteenth of their maiden sport of the match. It will likely be attention-grabbing to see if all events concerned can wrap up a deal in time for that or whether or not the beginning of subsequent season is a extra sensible goal.
