DEVASTATING NEWS: Fabrizio Romano has provided latest updates on Osimhen’s transfer to Chelsea. Its been said and confirmed that the club has pulled out in the signing of the Italian superstar. It appears that the Blues have given up on signing him in time for the January transfer window. Chelsea won’t be able to pay the striker because Napoli has set an asking price of €150 million, and due FFP violations, the Blues opt to bring him back at the conclusion of the season will be interesting to watch.
In recent months, Chelsea has been mentioned as a potential suitor for Victor Osimhen, the striker for Napoli.
Chelsea is in serious need of offensive reinforcements as the 24-year-old Nigerian international has established himself as one of the top strikers in the world. He is the kind of player who may completely change Chelsea in the second half of the season, but it appears that the Blues have given up on signing him in time for the January transfer window.
Chelsea won’t be able to pay the striker because Napoli has set an asking price of €150 million, according to a Footballwave report. Whether the Blues opt to bring him back at the conclusion of the season will be interesting to watch.
Osimhen led Napoli to the league triumph last season with 31 goals in all competitions. He also had the ability to make Chelsea legitimate title challengers.
Despite having a strong squad at their disposal, the Blues have recently had trouble scoring goals. In the latter third, Osimhen’s skillful finishing would have been invaluable.
Nevertheless, Chelsea will still be able to sign him in the summer, and it will be interesting to watch how things work out. Should they succeed in qualifying for the Champions League, they will possess the necessary finances to make a high-profile acquisition, with Osimhen likely to be their top choice.
