November 26th 2023.
Chelsea have identified Victor Osimhen as their top target for the January transfer window. The Napoli striker is said to be interested in a move to Stamford Bridge, despite Chelsea currently having no Champions League football.
Mauricio Pochettino's side are in need of another striker, with Nicolas Jackson currently their top scorer with seven goals in all competitions this season. An approach has been made for Ivan Toney, however, Arsenal and Brentford are holding out for an £80 million transfer fee.
The Telegraph has reported that Osimhen is at the top of Chelsea's shortlist and Napoli are set to demand a transfer fee in excess of £100 million. John Obi Mikel, a former Chelsea midfielder, has publicly urged Osimhen to make the move to Stamford Bridge, saying ‘We’re crying out for him’.
Mikel believes Osimhen would bring something different to Chelsea's current team, citing Darwin Nunez's performance for Liverpool as an example. ‘He had about 11 shots and all the runs he made, he created those chances by himself because he was running in behind’.
Mikel believes that there won't be too much pressure on Osimhen to deliver goals if he does join the club and that it could be a great opportunity for him. ‘My advice is for him to come to Chelsea’, he said.
Chelsea have certainly identified a player who could potentially provide a boost to their attacking options, but it remains to be seen whether Victor Osimhen will make the move to Stamford Bridge in the January transfer window.
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