Chelsea still appear to be interested in Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, who is currently on loan at Galatasaray.
Chelsea wanted to sign Osimhen in the previous summer transfer window but failed to, resulting in his temporary move to RAMS Park.
However, the 26-year-old has never truly left the Blues’ shortlist and remains an option for them ahead of next season.
Chelsea, though, could face yet another uphill battle trying to sign Osimhen this summer.
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Chelsea and Manchester United worried about PSG’s interest in Victor Osimhen
Chelsea are not the only Premier League side who are interested in Osimhen. Manchester United are also said to be keen on the Nigerian.
In fact, according to GiveMeSport, the Red Devils have identified Osimhen as their “dream target” for the next transfer window.
However, the same outlet claims that both United and Chelsea are wary of Paris Saint-Germain’s interest and the French club’s financial muscle.
Claude Makelele wants Osimhen at Chelsea, but it looks like the retired midfielder may not get his wish because of PSG.
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Unsurprisingly, the Blues have alternatives to the Nigeria international, including Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap.
It has been claimed that Delap is actually the striker Chelsea are prioritising. A deal should be easier, especially if Ipswich go on to get relegated.
Delap has impressed at Portman Road this season, scoring 10 goals in 28 league appearances. But you cannot help but feel that Chelsea will benefit more from Osimhen’s experience and pedigree.
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Victor Osimhen’s stats at Galatasaray
Osimhen has been a goalscorer for Napoli. He does not really have anything to prove at Galatasaray.
Even so, that has not stopped Osimhen from delivering for the Turkish club, with the former Lille man scoring 20 goals in just 22 league matches.
Victor Osimhen’s 2024/25 stats Appearances Goals Assists
Super Lig 22 20 4
Europa League 7 6 1
Turkish Cup 1 0 0
Total 30 26 5
The Super Lig is not the strongest division in the world, but again, Osimhen has already proven himself at Napoli, who play in a top European league.
Ultimately, Osimhen is not the kind of signing you would expect to go wrong if Chelsea were able to get their hands on him in the next transfer window.