Reports from Italian journalist Rudy Galetti suggest that Napoli’s Victor Osimhen may be on the brink of a move to Chelsea, with personal terms reportedly agreed upon between the player and the London club ahead of the summer transfer window.
Chelsea’s pursuit of Osimhen signals their intent to bolster their attacking options, with the Blues aiming to secure the prolific striker’s services.
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Galetti, taking to Twitter (X), revealed that Chelsea are poised to trigger Osimhen’s release clause once the current season draws to a close in 2023/24.
The release clause, believed to be in the region of €130m, is subject to ongoing negotiations between Chelsea and Napoli regarding the structure of the payment.
According to Galetti, Osimhen, who clinched the title of Serie A’s top scorer last season, is reportedly enthusiastic about a move to the English Premier League, with Chelsea emerging as his preferred destination, thus facilitating smooth negotiations over personal terms.
“Victor Osimhen remains a primary target for Chelsea as they seek to bolster their attacking options,” Galetti expressed through his social media platform.
He continued, saying: “Securing an agreement with the player shouldn’t pose a hurdle, given his desire to join Chelsea Football Club. Negotiations with Napoli primarily revolve around the payment terms, as the club is poised to meet his release clause.”
Chelsea have grappled with scoring inconsistencies this season, despite significant investments in player acquisitions, underscoring the urgent necessity for a reliable goal-scorer within their ranks.
Nicolas Jackson has shown glimpses of quality across the course of his time at Chelsea, but lacks the killer instinct to fire The Blues up the league in the way that Osimhen could.
Cristopher Nkunku’s fitness struggles after a big money move from RB Leipzig have left youngster Cole Palmer as Chelsea’s leading source of production – the former Manchester City man will relish having an all-out centre forward to play with, should the deal between Chelsea and Osimhen go through.
Osimhen’s remarkable goal-scoring record, including his instrumental role in Napoli’s Serie A triumph last season with 31 goals across all competitions, positions him as the ideal candidate to address Chelsea’s scoring woes.
The 25-year-old Super Eagle has already amassed 13 goals across various competitions this season, further cementing his reputation as a formidable striker. His potential arrival at Chelsea could herald a significant upgrade, offering a reliable, long-term solution to the club’s attacking quandaries.
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