Chelsea seems to be escalating their efforts to secure the services of Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, as per a recent report from 90min. The club intends to challenge Napoli’s stance with an offer anticipated in the January transfer window.
Despite acquiring Nicolas Jackson from Villarreal over the summer, Chelsea is eager to secure a prominent striker. Osimhen’s future at Napoli has been uncertain, especially after the club seemingly ridiculed him on social media for a missed penalty. This situation might lead the Premier League giants to finally engage in negotiations during the upcoming transfer window.
Mauricio Pochettino, overseeing a squad bolstered by substantial investment, has faced issues with goal-scoring. Ranking behind eight other teams in terms of goals since the season’s start, Chelsea’s need for a reliable goal-getter is glaring, especially if they aim to contend for a top-four finish.
The possibility of Osimhen departing from the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in January remains uncertain. With Khvicha Kvaratskhelia reportedly in discussions for a contract extension and the Serie A champions keen on retaining both star players, the prospect of a significant mid-season transfer is gaining traction.
During his three-year tenure at Napoli, Osimhen, currently with 18 months remaining on his contract, has netted an impressive 65 goals across 112 appearances in various competitions.