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 nicely within the cup competitions however has didn’t play on the identical wavelength within the Premier League whereas his Senegalese teammate has had a barren run within the remaining third because the begin of 2025.
Napoli marksman Victor Osimhen has been tipped to affix the Blues this summer season having been recognized as their major goal. He’s spending the continued marketing campaign on mortgage at Galatasaray, the place he has scored 35 objectives and offered 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) mentioned that the participant continues to be ‘eager to affix Chelsea’ and that it wouldn’t be ‘troublesome to come back to an settlement’. He’s set to price £62 million, a price that the Blues ought to have the ability to 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 staff targeted on profitable the Europa Convention League and ending the Premier League strongly, it isn’t a shock why talks have been paused.
Then again, 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 convey down the curtains on an outstanding yr in Istanbul on a excessive. As soon as he’s again at Napoli’s disposal, issues ideally ought to begin to circulation in the precise course from Chelsea’s perspective.
Enzo Maresca would ideally need Osimhen to affix Chelsea in time for the Membership World Cup this summer season with the Blues set to face Mexican facet Membership Leon on June sixteenth of their maiden recreation of the event. Will probably 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 real looking goal.
