As rumors swirl around a permanent transfer, Chelsea are repositioning themselves to sign the Nigerian striker, while another avenue is deemed less credible.
As the winter transfer window quickly approaches, Chelsea continues to explore avenues to strengthen its attack. This summer, the Blues have been particularly active, but one player in particular was unable to join Stamford Bridge despite lengthy negotiations. Now, recent developments suggest that the London club could relaunch its efforts to attract one of European football’s rising stars.
Chelsea maintain interest in Victor Osimhencurrently on loan to Galatasaray through Naples. The London club are looking to strengthen their attack, but rumors of a permanent signing in Türkiye were denied. The Nigerian player remains focused on a transfer Premier Leaguewith Stamford Bridge as a priority.
Loaned to Galatasaray after tensions with Neapolitan coach Antonio Conte, Osimhen has the opportunity to join another club in January thanks to a release clause of 75 million euros. This summer, Chelsea were unable to complete the deal due to complex negotiations with Napoli. Today, this clause facilitates a possible transfer in January.
Chelsea reportedly remain interested in Victor Osimhen, with Napoli director confirming he is free to leave the club permanently in January when a €75m release clause will become active 😮 pic.twitter.com/hrS7FQ8wHC
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Reports suggested that Galatasaray considered signing Osimhen permanentlybut sources close to the Turkish club quickly dismissed this as “fake news”, saying there was no chance of it coming true. Financially, Galatasaray cannot undertake such a transfer.
Osimhen, for his part, is still aiming for a big European clubwith a dream of playing in the Premier League. Chelsea recently got back in touch with the player’s representatives to gauge his interest in a move to London. No concrete agreement has been reached, but Chelsea are monitoring the situation closely for the January transfer window.
Meanwhile, Osimhen continues to impress with Galatasaray. In four matches, he has already scored two goals and provided four assistsproving that he remains an elite striker. His current performances in Türkiye show that he could make an immediate impact in any top team.
With clubs like Juventus also interested, Chelsea remain in pole position to sign the Nigerian this winter. However, everything will depend on Nicolas Jackson’s current form and the team’s future needs.
Do you think Chelsea should sign Victor Osimhen in January?
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Chelsea should focus on other priorities
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