In keeping with Corriere dello Sport (through SportWitness), Chelsea simply have to pay the required switch payment to signal Napoli striker Victor Osimhen throughout the summer season switch window.
The London giants are lining up a brand new marquee striker for subsequent season and so they have recognized Osimhen as their prime goal.
Chelsea have already spoken with the participant’s consultant and Corriere dello Sport declare that Napoli can’t cease him from leaving if the required worth, more likely to be the discharge clause, is paid.
The Blues have held a long-term curiosity within the former Lille man, however they may nonetheless face competitors in the summertime with Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain additionally within the working for his signature.
Improbable striker
The 25-year-old had a sensational 2022/23 marketing campaign for Napoli, scoring 31 objectives in all competitions. He helped the Serie A outfit win the Scudetto after a prolonged wait of 33 years.
The Nigerian star has not been in a position to replicate his performances because of accidents and worldwide responsibility, however he has nonetheless managed 13 objectives from simply 21 appearances.
His tally is healthier than anybody within the Chelsea squad. Cole Palmer has 12 objectives to his identify this marketing campaign, however almost half of these have come from the penalty spot.
We consider Osimhen could be a implausible signing for the Blues. He’s within the prime of his profession and his good ending expertise are one thing which the Blues are presently missing.
Nicolas Jackson has been responsible of lacking a number of clear-cut probabilities whereas Christopher Nkunku has hardly performed for the membership because of his persistent harm issues.
Osimhen not too long ago penned a brand new contract with a launch clause value £112 million and the Blues might should set off the clause to have any probability of prising him away from the Serie A champions.
Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis has already hinted that Napoli gained’t be capable to cease gamers from leaving when their buy-out clauses are triggered.
