Napoli star Victor Osimhen is reportedly at the top of Chelsea’s summer transfer wish list with Mauricio Pochettino keen on landing his coveted signature.
The incoming Chelsea head coach is desperate to reinforce the front line he will inherit in the summer and the high-flying Osimhen is said to be the name the former Tottenham Hotspur manager has zeroed in on.
News #Osimhen: Chelsea is still pushing! They want him as their new striker! He’s top of the list. Understand there are price expectations about €110m + Boni at this stage.
But #CFC has to sell players first and De Laurentiis wants more and at least €150m. Problematic for… pic.twitter.com/YANWaRL33s
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) May 23, 2023
According to a report from Sky Germany, it is claimed that Pochettino wants Osimhen at the Bridge and the Argentine coach will be considering launching a bid for the Nigerian striker who powered Napoli to their Serie A glory this season.
Chelsea have also been credited with an interest in Pochettino’s former Spurs talisman Harry Kane and Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez but Osimhen remains the priority target for the Blues heading into the summer window.
The club’s failure to qualify for next season’s Champions League, however, could prove to be a major stumbling block in their attempts to land the Napoli dangerman who also has Manchester United keeping tabs on him.
