Chelsea is stepping up its pursuit of a new striker.
“Chelsea are willing to pay a €130 million buyout to sign Victor Osimhen (25, Napoli) in this summer’s transfer window,” TBR Football reported on Tuesday.
Chelsea’s performance this season has been nothing short of disappointing. After 35 games in the Premier League, the Blues have 15 wins, nine draws, and 11 losses, leaving them in seventh place with 54 points.
The lack of scoring power is the biggest issue. Nicola Jackson, 22, who joined the team last year, has scored just 16 goals in 41 games across all competitions this season. His ups and downs have led many to argue that he is not good enough to be a first-team regular.
Finding a new striker has become a challenge for Chelsea. If Chelsea are to compete at the highest level again, it is argued that they urgently need to sign a striker who can score goals on a consistent basis.
The Blues have set their sights on Osimhen, and according to the report, they are keen to sign him as they have made bolstering their frontline a top priority this summer.
Osimhen is considered one of the best strikers in the world right now. Last season, he scored 31 goals in 39 games across all competitions and was considered a key player in Napoli’s title run alongside Kim Min-jae.
This season has been no different. He has 17 goals and four assists in 30 games across all competitions. In his last five league games, he has scored four goals.
His performances have continued for the Nigerian national team. Osimhen, who has been with the Nigerian national team since 2017, led the team to a runner-up finish at the Africa Cup of Nations in January.
Chelsea’s interest in Osimhen is not sudden. Chelsea 카지노사이트 legends Didier Drogba and John Obi Mikel have been in constant contact with Osimhen, trying to convince him to move to Chelsea.
Chelsea’s interest was not one-sided. “I’m still learning by watching highlights of Drogba and some amazing strikers,” Osimhen has said in the past.
“Drogba sent me a message once. His messages were really inspiring and encouraging to me. Knowing that Drogba is watching me and supporting me motivates me.”
Chelsea’s plans to sign Osimhen are taking shape. According to TBR Football, “Chelsea want to pay Osimhen’s buyout in installments. They are planning to insert additional bonuses in order to convince Napoli.”