“He’s leaving for Chelsea” – £102m striker really wants to leave and move to England after strong Chelsea links
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!It seems one center-forward would find it hard to say no to Chelsea if they come calling this summer.
Chelsea recently confirmed the signing of Marc Guiu from Barcelona. Guiu could be an option up front for them this upcoming season, but the Spaniard is still just 18 years old. Some feel the Blues need someone more experienced to return to the Champions League.
Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak, who is 24, is a proven center-forward linked with a move to Stamford Bridge. Napoli’s Victor Osimhen was thought to be Chelsea’s No.1 target going into this transfer window.
Striker Prefers Move to the Premier League
Chelsea may not be in the Champions League, but they can still offer players Premier League football. That makes them an appealing destination for someone like Osimhen, though it seems their interest in him has cooled.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Osimhen wants to leave Napoli this summer and is keen on a move to England. Discussing the 25-year-old’s plans on X, Romano said: “Victor Osimhen’s plan is still to leave Napoli this summer as movement is expected soon. After a quiet June, Napoli expect proposals to arrive for Osimhen as he could be on the move; the release clause is around €120m (£101.9m). Preference for Premier League but story still open.”
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Should Chelsea Revive Their Interest in Victor Osimhen?
Osimhen’s goal record in recent seasons has been impressive. Last term, the Nigerian scored 17 goals in 32 appearances, while in the 2022/23 campaign, he netted 31 times in 39 outings.
With no one triggering his £102m release clause yet, it’s claimed that Napoli is willing to listen to offers of £84.7m for their talisman. At that price, Chelsea should definitely consider making an offer for Osimhen.
Newcastle will want to keep hold of Isak, their top scorer last season, and Guiu and Nicolas Jackson might not be enough for the Blues in the new campaign.
