Chelsea could be closing in on one of their main targets for the summer transfer window.
Looking at their squad, Chelsea signing a new centre-forward seems inevitable.
At this moment in time, Nicolas Jackson is the only recognised striker in Mauricio Pochettino‘s ranks.
That will change when Armando Broja returns from his loan spell at Fulham, but it is not quite clear what the club will do with him.
Whether Broja stays at Chelsea or not, the Blues could do with a new No.9 coming in. Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres and Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, both 25, have been linked to Pochettino’s side.
Chelsea target tells friends which club he is joining this summer
Chelsea have been abysmal this season. They have been extremely poor in the league and now have no chance of qualifying for the Champions League as a result.
Nevertheless, the Blues still look to have their pulling power.
A report from Calciomercato has claimed that Osimhen has now informed his closest friends what his next destination will be.
According to the Italian outlet, clues point to his future club being Chelsea, which would be a huge boost for the Blues.
His goals would surely fire them up the table. He scored 31 in all competitions last term and the Nigerian is reported to be Chelsea’s main target.
What could prevent Chelsea from signing Victor Osimhen?
Profit and sustainability rules. It is something Chelsea need to be wary of going into the summer transfer window.
It does not look like clubs will be able to just burn through cash and make heavy losses anymore, with Nottingham Forest and Everton both being punished recently.
However, according to journalist Ben Jacobs, from what he has been told, Chelsea can afford to sign Osimhen on paper.
Let’s see if they can really get such a mega deal done this summer. If they can, then the club could be in for a really good 2024/25 campaign.