Chelsea are steadily emerging in the pole position to sign Victor Osimhen, as the Blues may have some favourable circumstances in the race.
According to Caught Offside, Chelsea could emerge as a leading contender for Victor Osimhen next summer. The Blues want a new striker to lead the line, and they could sound out a move for the 24-year-old Serie A star, as circumstances could favour a move to Stamford Bridge.
Since Victor Osimhen’s now infamous fallout with Napoli over the TikTok video, the 24-year-old Serie A star has already seen links to the Premier League. The Nigerian has since released another statement committing himself to the club, but there are chances of a move in 2024.
Chelsea are interested in a move for the striker as they continue their search for a new No.9. They had wanted a new forward during the summer window but failed to land one. Links to Osimhen are not new for the Blues, but they may have the best chance to land him next summer.
For instance, Real Madrid are keen on signing him, but their priority is to move for Kylian Mbappe, as the Frenchman would negate any deal for the Nigerian. Similarly, PSG holds an interest, but they have already secured Goncalo Ramos and Randal Kolo Muani in their team.
Hence, Chelsea seems like a logical destination for Osimhen should he decide to quit Napoli. However, the lack of Champions League football could prove problematic for the Blues in their pursuit of top targets. The Nigerian had previously indicated his admiration of Didier Drogba, which had seen a move to Stamford Bridge as a possibility.
However, a recent report insisted Chelsea will have to sell some of their players to fund a move for Osimhen. That story might have some legs to it, considering how the club have spent money on young talents over the last three windows.
In any case, Osimhem will not come cheaply, as Napoli will demand a top fee for their talismanic striker. Figures exceeding £150 million had already been suggested last summer. The 24-year-old Serie A star may cost well over that next year.
Chelsea have the finances to broker a deal of this magnitude, but they will have to patiently rely on circumstances to make this transfer a possibility. For now, they may have the edge over other rivals, but that can change in the instant Osimhen becomes available in the market.
