Victor Osimhen is the one of the most in-demand strikers in this transfer window. Several clubs are trying to sign him, including Premier League rivals, Chelsea and Arsenal. The Nigerian striker played a pivotal role in Napoli’s Serie A winning season in 2022/23. He is being linked heavily with a move to Chelsea.
Arsenal are also competing with their arch-rivals for Osimhen. During this exciting transfer saga, Chelsea got a massive boost. According to Metro, Osimhen’s national teammate, John Ogu tweeted, “Osimhen to Chelsea… Here we go.” The fans are extremely happy after hearing this news.
In a recent podcast, Chelsea legend and former Nigeria international player, John Obi Mikel, said that Victor Osimhen is the missing piece for Chelsea. At this moment, the Blues are lacking quality in the final third, which a world-class striker like Osimhen can solve.
Chelsea and Arsenal transfer links
According to multiple sources, it is being said that Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku agreed to a three-year deal with Napoli. Lukaku had a high release clause at the West London club. But the Blues are letting him go at a lower price, which is approximately £27 million. This deal can work for the Blues because they want Napoli’s Osimhen, who agreed to leave the club this summer. So, this is a perfect opportunity for Chelsea.
Paris Saint-Germain were also linked with the striker. After the departure of Kylian Mbappe, the club haven’t found anyone who can fill Mbappe’s void. After the recent comment from John Ogu, there is more possibility that Chelsea are the favorites to win this race.
Why do Chelsea and Arsenal want Osimhen?
We all know about the goalscoring ability of Victor Osimhen. He is one of the best number nines in today’s world of football. Chelsea don’t have a proper goal-scoring striker. On the other hand, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is not satisfied with having only Kai Havertz as a consistent number nine.
Osimhen’s dream
Multiple reports suggest that Osimhen has a childhood dream to play for Chelsea. Many African players want to be Chelsea legends like Didier Drogba. After his memorable Champions League victory and huge impact at the club, the fans love him a lot.
Osimhen’s dream has been confirmed by his former Nigerian teammate, John Ogu. Chelsea fans are all over the globe. Osimhen might be one of them. For each and every transfer move, the players have a significant role. If the player is willing to make a move, it makes things easier. The opposite thing is also true.
In this case, Victor Osimhen wants a move to Chelsea over Arsenal. This factor is making all the difference in the Osimhen transfer saga.
Alternatives to Osimhen
Chelsea made a list of strikers whom they can sign as an alternative to Victor Osimhen. The list included Benjamin Sesko, Jonathan David, Jhon Duran, and Samu Omordion.
We have seen that they have already signed Marc Guiu from FC Barcelona. This season, he will be competing with Nicolas Jackson for the number nine position.
Enzo Maresca is still not satisfied with the forwards he has in the squad. This season, the Blues have four strikers, including Nicolas Jackson, and Marc Guiu.
Osimhen has offers from Saudi clubs as well. As an alternative, the Blues are also ready to pay the release clause for Benjamin Sesko. The Slovenian striker has a robust physique, which often intimidates opponent defenders. On top of that, he is also good at dribbling and finishing.
Possibility of signing a striker
At this moment, Chelsea are desperate to sign a striker. They believe that they can land Victor Osimhen for a cut-price deal. Recently, the Blues raised £72 million from player sales. So, this money will certainly help them add new players to their squad. If the Blues can bring in a perfect striker, Maresca’s system will most likely flourish.
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