Chelsea could start the summer transfer window with a real bang as they reportedly make their move for one world-class player.
It has not been a good season for Chelsea, so it would not be a surprise to see them dip into the market when it opens.
Mauricio Pochettino‘s men are currently eighth in the table, though they have the chance to move up to seventh today with a win against West Ham United.
Finish there, and it would see Chelsea qualify for European football next season.
However, going into this campaign, securing a spot for the 2024/25 Europa Conference League would not have been their aim.
Chelsea make contact to sign key target
While Chelsea will want to improve their squad after such a disastrous season, they have to be wary of the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules.
It is something that the club seem to be taking into consideration in their move for Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, who has been hailed as a “world-class striker” by AS Monaco’s Folarin Balogun.
According to gianlucadimarzio.com, Chelsea have had initial contact with Napoli about signing Osimhen this summer.
The report claims that the Blues are trying to see if an offer of up to €90m (£77m) plus Romelu Lukaku and one young player is enough to make something happen.
The 25-year-old is thought to have a release clause between €120m (£103m) and €130m (£111.6m) in his contract, which Chelsea seem reluctant to pay, likely because of the above.
Who else could Chelsea offer to Napoli?
On top of Lukaku, who is one of Chelsea’s most expensive ever signings, the club could also offer Armando Broja to Napoli. The 22-year-old is a logical player to consider.
Broja is, of course, a striker. He would help fill the void left by Osimhen’s potential departure alongside Lukaku, so he is one Chelsea youngster who may appeal to Napoli.
The Albania international does not really look to have a long-term future at Stamford Bridge either, with the Blues allowing him to join Fulham on loan despite lacking options up front.