October 17th 2024.
In 2017, Chelsea took the Premier League title and fans have been eagerly waiting for their next triumph. But could this be the season they finally make a comeback? According to former Chelsea winger Florent Malouda, the answer is yes – as long as they secure long-time target Victor Osimhen in the January transfer window.
Malouda believes that Osimhen's addition to the already impressive Chelsea squad would take them to a whole new level. Despite initial concerns about the team's performance under new manager Enzo Maresca, Chelsea has managed to secure 14 points from their first seven games and currently sits in fourth place in the Premier League. Only defending champions Manchester City have scored more goals than Chelsea, but Malouda still believes that the addition of a top striker like Osimhen would greatly benefit the team.
Chelsea has been eyeing Osimhen for quite some time now and even sent a delegation to Naples last summer in an attempt to bring him to Stamford Bridge. However, their efforts were unsuccessful and Osimhen ended up joining Turkish side Galatasaray on loan. But now, with his loan deal set to expire, Malouda urges Chelsea to make a move for the Nigerian striker and turn themselves into title contenders.
"We almost signed Victor Osimhen in the summer, and he is the type of player that would add extra quality to this Chelsea team," Malouda said. "If there is an opportunity to bring him in in January, then I think the club has to look at it. From what I've read, he will cost less than the numbers that were quoted in the summer – the fee is reportedly in the region of £70m."
Despite Galatasaray's reluctance to let go of Osimhen, Malouda believes that the player's desire to join Chelsea, coupled with recent reports of his availability, could make a deal possible. "Chelsea should be competing for the world's best players. Osimhen is in that category," he added.
Malouda, who played for Chelsea for six years and won both the Premier League and Champions League with the club, believes that Osimhen's arrival would send a strong message to their rivals in the Premier League. "You want to see the club add more quality to its team because that is what every ambitious club does, and his addition would bring Chelsea a step closer to the likes of Manchester City and Arsenal."
He also emphasized the importance of staying within touching distance of the top of the table and how Osimhen's arrival could make the second half of the season even more exciting for both the fans and the club. "If Chelsea can stay within touching distance of the top of the table, then adding Osimhen to the squad in January would give the fans and the club a really exciting second half to the season."
As Chelsea prepares to take on early Premier League leaders Liverpool this Sunday, the potential addition of Osimhen could give them the boost they need to secure a victory and continue their impressive run of form. So, will Chelsea make a move for Osimhen in January? Only time will tell. But one thing is for sure – if they do, it could greatly change their fate in the Premier League title race.
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