Chelsea may not sign Victor Osimhen as they have found two other players to target instead.

It seems that the transfer saga of Victor Osimhen from Napoli is still ongoing, as the striker's wage demands could potentially derail Chelsea's bid to sign him. According to reports, Osimhen has requested to leave Napoli this summer and with Paris Saint-Germain no longer interested, Chelsea has been working hard to secure his signature.

The Blues have been in the market for a proven goal scorer for some time now, and Osimhen has been a long-time target for the club. Talks between his representatives and Chelsea have been ongoing for weeks, but it seems that they have yet to come to an agreement. The Sun reports that Osimhen is demanding a salary of £500,000-a-week, which would make him the highest paid player in the Premier League.

This demand from Osimhen has put Chelsea in a tough position, as they are actively trying to reduce their wage bill this summer. In fact, some players, including Raheem Sterling, have been told to find new clubs before the transfer deadline next week. This is why the Blues are not willing to meet Osimhen's huge wage demands.

As a result, Chelsea is now considering other options. One of them is Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin, whose contract with the club is set to expire in a year. Another name that has emerged is Federico Chiesa, who is free to leave Juventus this summer. However, there is still plenty of work to be done for Chelsea, as they are also negotiating a fee with Napoli.

It is worth mentioning that Napoli's pursuit of Romelu Lukaku, which is said to be in an advanced stage, is a separate deal from Osimhen's potential move to Chelsea. However, the Blues are not willing to give in to the striker's wage demands, which is why they are exploring other options.

Last season, Nicolas Jackson was the main striker for Chelsea, scoring 17 goals in his first season in English football. The club also brought in 18-year-old Marc Guiu from Barcelona this summer, and he was given his first start in Thursday's Europa Conference League play-off against Servette.

In conclusion, it seems that the transfer window is far from over for Chelsea, as they continue their pursuit of a top striker to strengthen their attack. And while Osimhen remains a top target, the Blues are also exploring other options, with Calvert-Lewin and Chiesa being considered as potential alternatives. It remains to be seen who will end up leading the Chelsea line this season, but one thing is for sure – the club is determined to make a big signing before the transfer deadline next week.

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