BREAKING: Osimhen’s Transfer to Chelsea Imminent! Victor Osimhen has publicly announced that Chelsea will be his next club, making his move imminent! ⚽️ This stunning news has electrified the football community.
The £210,000-per-week striker, often compared to football legend Cristiano Ronaldo, now considers a move to Chelsea as the optimal step for his career.
Chelsea Still Pursuing Striker for Maresca This Summer
Despite already investing £105 million on players like Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Guiu, Omari Kellyman, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and Brazilian starlet Estevao Willian, Chelsea is still seeking additional reinforcements.
Thiago Silva, Hakim Ziyech, Lewis Hall, Omari Hutchinson, and Ian Maatsen have all left Stamford Bridge, generating around £84 million and bringing Chelsea’s net spend down to approximately £21 million, likely with this year’s PSR accounts in mind.
With room to further invest in Enzo Maresca’s squad, Chelsea is set to make significant upgrades. Reliable sources indicate that Chelsea is vying with Arsenal for Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori. While another center-back like Calafiori could be added, Chelsea is also in pursuit of a prolific new striker. Journalist Simon Phillips has disclosed that Chelsea has internally discussed signing Ivan Toney. Despite his outstanding performance at Euro 2024, Toney is just one of many options. Chelsea’s top scorers last season were Cole Palmer (25 goals), Nicolas Jackson (17 goals), Raheem Sterling (10 goals), Noni Madueke (8 goals), and Conor Gallagher (7 goals).
Osimhen’s Preference for Chelsea
Chelsea is also interested in Napoli star Victor Osimhen, who is currently facing challenges in securing a move away from the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium. Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis remains firm on his £110 million release clause, which no European club seems willing to meet.
According to HITC, Osimhen views Chelsea as the ideal destination for him this summer. Chelsea is interested in the £210,000-per-week striker and has begun discussions with his representatives. However, Chelsea is only willing to negotiate for under £100 million. Unless De Laurentiis reduces his demands, this transfer is unlikely to proceed.
Osimhen, praised for his competitive drive and leadership qualities akin to Cristiano Ronaldo, remains a top target. Former Napoli manager Rudi Garcia lauded Osimhen: “Victor is a driving force; he always wants to win, much like Cristiano. He’s among the best center forwards in the world, excelling in attack and defense.”
Chelsea fans are eagerly awaiting to see if this major signing materializes, potentially transforming their squad for the upcoming season.