In an effort to secure funds for Victor Osimhen’s transfer, Pat Nevin is urging Chelsea to part ways with the £88 million striker whom he deems a disappointment. Nevin proposes addressing the Blues’ striker shortage by acquiring Osimhen from Napoli, indicating that selling Mykhailo Mudryk could generate the necessary finances.
Chelsea, following a 2-1 loss to Manchester United, finds themselves in tenth position, a considerable 11 points adrift of the top four. Despite a significant summer investment, Nicolas Jackson has struggled to consistently deliver goals, with only six league goals to his name this season, three of which were against a nine-man Tottenham side.
Nevin points out that Cole Palmer and Raheem Sterling, both with five goals each, emerge as the team’s leading scorers after Jackson, underscoring the urgency for Chelsea to re-enter the transfer market during the upcoming summer window. The former Chelsea player emphasizes the historical challenges of acquiring top-tier strikers, cautioning that the club may need to surpass their budget for a worthwhile signing.
Victor Osimhen emerges as Nevin’s preferred choice, given the Nigerian’s impressive record, having scored six goals in ten Serie A games this season after leading Napoli to their first Serie A championship since 1990 in the previous campaign. Nevin suggests financing Osimhen’s acquisition by selling Mudryk, citing the Ukrainian’s lackluster performances since joining in January and the reported high asking price for Osimhen.
Nevin acknowledges the business-oriented approach of Chelsea’s owners, drawing parallels to past profitable player sales like Mason Mount and Mateo Kovacic. He asserts that while fans may not appreciate such decisions, they are essential for the club’s financial viability.
