- Chelsea in Pole Position to Land Osimhen Despite Juventus Bid.
- Blues Push for Osimhen as Transfer Talks Reach Crucial Stage.
- Victor Osimhen Sets Sights on Stamford Bridge Move.
Chelsea are leading the race to sign Victor Osimhen as they continue their aggressive push to strengthen their attack in this summer’s transfer window.
With Juventus entering the picture and several Premier League rivals monitoring the situation, the Blues remain in front but challenges remain.
Following a mixed debut season for Nicolas Jackson and his red card against Newcastle, Chelsea know they need a proven finisher and Victor Osimhen to Chelsea is looking increasingly likely, despite Juventus’ strong interest.
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Osimhen Tops Chelsea’s Wishlist
Juventus Make a Move
Italian club Juventus have entered the race for Victor Osimhen, with reports from journalist Matteo Moretto (Relevo) suggesting they’re ready to offer between £63 million (€75m) and £67.3 million (€80m) for the Nigerian forward.
Despite this, Chelsea still appear to be in the driving seat to sign Osimhen.
Chelsea’s Negotiations Ongoing
According to FootballTransfers, Chelsea have already opened key talks with Osimhen’s representatives to iron out a potential deal.
A major sticking point, however, is the striker’s €12 million-per-year salary demand, which exceeds Chelsea’s internal wage structure.
Both parties are reportedly keen to make the transfer happen, but finalizing personal terms has proven tricky.
Chelsea are now exploring the possibility of offering a performance-based contract to close the gap.
“Osimhen wants to join Chelsea and Chelsea want to sign Osimhen,” FootballTransfers reports.
“A deal is complicated due to his wage demands.”
Unless a compromise is reached soon, Chelsea may be forced to consider other options.
Who Are Chelsea’s Backup Targets?
If the deal for Osimhen falls through, the Blues already have alternative names lined up. These include:
Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
Liam Delap (Ipswich Town)
Jonathan David (Lille)
Hugo Ekitike (Eintracht Frankfurt)
Meanwhile, Arsenal are reportedly pursuing Viktor Gyokeres, and Newcastle United’s high valuation of Alexander Isak could make that deal tough for Chelsea to pursue.
Also Read: Chelsea Maintain Interest in Victor Osimhen Despite High Release Clause
Osimhen’s Stellar Season with Galatasaray
Although still a Napoli player, Osimhen is currently on loan at Galatasaray, where he has had a standout season.
With 33 goals and 8 assists in 38 matches across all competitions, he’s proven once again why he’s one of Europe’s most sought-after strikers.
His explosive performance in Galatasaray’s Europa League clash against Tottenham only added to his appeal especially for Premier League clubs like Chelsea.
Why Osimhen Prefers Chelsea
The 25-year-old is widely expected to leave Napoli this summer, and reports suggest he prefers a move to Chelsea over interest from Manchester United and clubs in the Saudi Pro League.
A big factor influencing his decision is the arrival of Enzo Maresca as Chelsea’s new manager.
Osimhen reportedly views Stamford Bridge as the ideal place to take the next step in his career.
What Happens Next?
Chelsea are pushing hard to finalize the Osimhen deal but are remaining cautious with their wage policy.
If talks collapse, they’ll turn their attention to backup targets.
Still, with Osimhen eager for the move and Chelsea leading the race, fans are hopeful that the Blues will finally land the elite striker they’ve been craving.
What Do You Think?
Should Chelsea break their wage structure to sign Osimhen?
Who else would be a good fit if the deal falls through?
Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
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