According to reports from Italy, Chelsea is rumored to be in the running for the sensational transfer of Victor Osimhen from Napoli by the end of this season. The Blues’ ability to secure this transfer might hinge on their qualification for the upcoming Champions League, as suggested by Mattino di Napoli.
In the early stages of the Serie A season, where they aim to defend their championship title, Osimhen has seamlessly picked up from where he left off the previous year. With an impressive 26-goal league season in Italy under his belt, contributing to Napoli’s triumph, he has already scored three goals in as many games this season.
This summer, Osimhen attracted significant transfer speculation, with Chelsea being one of the frontrunners in the pursuit of his signature. However, Napoli’s asking price was believed to be prohibitively high for most European clubs, and they also rebuffed substantial offers from the Saudi League.
Nevertheless, there seems to be a well-kept secret in the football world that Osimhen may be on the move in the near future. While the Blues may be reconsidering the potential transfer, securing the Champions League spot for the upcoming season is seen as pivotal to convincing Osimhen to join their ranks.
To achieve this, Chelsea will need to improve their early-season form and aim for a top-four, or possibly top-five, finish in the Premier League. Currently, Mauricio Pochettino’s team finds themselves in the lower part of the standings due to a lackluster start, with their striking department bearing the brunt of their struggles, notably Nicolas Jackson, who has had a challenging transition to life at Stamford Bridge.
