Chelsea believes they can entice Nigerian and Napoli striker Victor Osimhen to join them this summer even if they don’t qualify for the UEFA Champions League.
Victor Osimhen has been in superb form this season, attracting the attention of some of Europe’s best clubs, particularly Chelsea.
Chelsea executives are reportedly drafting a club-record offer to entice the 24-year-old to Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea will compete with Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, and Manchester United for the signing of Osimhen, who leads Serie A with 21 goals in 23 appearances.
However, 90min reported that Chelsea are confident that they can outbid their rivals and convince the 24-year-old Nigerian striker to come to London even if a Champions League spot is not guaranteed.
Osimhen is said to be interested in going to England’s capital, as well as the opportunity to play for Chelsea like his childhood hero, Didier Drogba, who is regarded as one of the club’s all-time greatest players.
Manchester United is still in contact with Osimhen’s representatives, but the English club is more interested in luring Tottenham striker Harry Kane to Old Trafford than competing with Chelsea, PSG, and Bayern Munich for the Nigerian striker’s services.
Chelsea sources continue to predict Osimhen’s arrival, which would be bolstered by several outgoing transfers. Some of the most well-known Stamford Bridge stars, including Conor Gallagher, Kai Havertz, Christian Pulisic, and Hakim Ziyech, may call it quits this summer.
Mason Mount could be sold this summer if he continues to refuse a contract extension, but Chelsea are optimistic that they can secure the English midfielder’s future in new talks.
The Blues are eager to bolster their underperforming front line and have already agreed to terms with RB Leipzig’s Christopher Nkunku. Because the Frenchman prefers to play behind a central striker, Chelsea intends to pair him with Osimhen beginning next season.