Fabrizio Romano confirms that Chelsea are in the race for Osimhen
According to respected journalist Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea are in the race to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen during the summer transfer window.
The London giants have had another bad first division campaign and currently occupy 11th place in the standings with only 36 points. Chelsea have lacked consistency in the final third and will want a star striker when the transfer window reopens at the end of the campaign.
Osimhen has been one of the players linked in recent months and Roman He has now revealed that the Blues are definitely in the running and there has always been interest in signing the Nigerian star, he said. Caught offside: “Chelsea, I'm sure they are in the race. The interest has always been there.”
“It was never possible to sign him in January, but it is fair to say that Chelsea never entered into concrete talks for strikers in January because in the summer they expect different strikers to be available, and Osimhen is one of the most interesting options.” Safely.”
First class forward
Osimhen has performed fantastically for Napoli. The 25-year-old scored 31 goals for the Serie A side last season, ending their three-decade wait for the Serie A title. He has continued his good form with 13 goals in 22 games this season. His campaign has been disrupted by injuries and international commitment, but he remains one of the most sought-after forwards.
The Nigerian star recently signed a new long-term contract with Napoli, but the deal has a worthwhile release clause. £111 million. Osimhen has yet to make a decision on his next club, but it has been claimed that he would give preference to Chelsea, as Didier Drogba was his childhood idol. The blues have I already made contact with his entourage.
Osimhen would be a brilliant signing for Chelsea, taking into account that he has great finishing ability and an aerial presence in the box. Nicolas Jackson has shown flashes of his ability this season, but the Senegalese star is too inconsistent to become Chelsea's main man up front. He could be considered a useful replacement for Osimhen for next season and beyond. Osimhen's arrival at Stamford Bridge could lead to the departure of Armando Broja and David Datro Fofana, who have failed to impress.
