Chelsea is reportedly gearing up to make a monumental offer exceeding £100 million for Napoli’s prolific striker, Victor Osimhen. The 24-year-old Nigerian, who emerged as Serie A’s top scorer last season with 26 goals, is Mauricio Pochettino’s primary offensive target for 2023.
Osimhen’s remarkable performances have drawn attention from clubs across Europe, prompting Napoli to work on extending his current contract beyond 2025. However, Chelsea is poised to challenge Napoli’s resolve with a potential January bid, even though mid-season transfers are typically challenging.
The success of Chelsea’s approach may hinge on Osimhen’s willingness to seek the move. Notably, negotiations might be influenced by former Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly, now with Chelsea, who maintains a close relationship with Osimhen and could facilitate discussions between the player and Stamford Bridge officials.
Securing Osimhen’s signature could see Chelsea shatter the British transfer record, surpassing the £106.8 million spent on Enzo Fernandez in 2023, as they look to bolster their attacking prowess.
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