August 19th 2024.
Chelsea Football Club is keeping a close eye on Victor Osimhen, as they continue to search for a talented striker to add to their team. The transfer window has been a busy one for the club, with ten new players joining the team as they look to make a strong start under the leadership of Enzo Maresca.
Despite the influx of new players, Chelsea is not done in the market yet and is still working hard behind the scenes to secure a top-class centre-forward. The recent match against Manchester City, where Nicolas Jackson's lack of finishing skills was evident, has only highlighted the need for a proven striker in the team before the transfer deadline.
Initially, it seemed that Atletico Madrid's Samu Omorodion was on the verge of joining Chelsea, but the deal fell through, leaving the door open for Victor Osimhen to once again emerge as a potential solution. Reports have suggested that Chelsea has offered Romelu Lukaku and Cesare Casadei to Napoli in exchange for Osimhen, and Maresca is fully backing the club's efforts to bring the Nigerian international to Stamford Bridge.
Another club that has shown interest in Osimhen is Paris Saint-Germain, but it seems they have dropped out of the race after signing Desire Doue from Rennes. In light of Goncalo Ramos's serious ankle injury, PSG is prepared to rely on Randal Kolo Muani as their main striker for the time being.
Meanwhile, Osimhen, along with three other Napoli players, was left out of the team's match against Verona on Sunday, as they await potential transfer moves. The 25-year-old Nigerian is currently under contract with Napoli until 2026, and the club's boss, Conte, is keen on keeping him.
Speaking before Napoli's match against Verona, the club's sporting director, Giovanni Manna, revealed that Osimhen's departure is currently on hold, and they are working with his entourage to find the best solution. He also mentioned that the player's desire is clear, and they will have to see what happens over the next ten days as the transfer window draws to a close.
Manna, however, did not rule out the possibility of Osimhen staying with Napoli, as he is under contract for another two seasons. The club will have to make a decision if they don't find a suitable solution by August 30.
In the midst of all this, Chelsea fans can rest assured that the club is working hard to secure a top striker before the transfer deadline. Make sure to stay updated with all the latest news, exclusives, and analysis from the club by signing up for our newsletter. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting it. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
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