Chelsea and a host of clubs may have been linked with the signature of Lille hotshot Victor Osimhen as the transfer continues to make the rare view (round) in the European scene.
However, should Osimhen listen to offer from the West London clubs as a bid from some of the top Europes’ clubs beckons for him at the end of the season?
This could be a defining factor in his career as regards to the perfect destination for the striker ahead of next season.
Moving to Chelsea may not be an ideal bargain for the Lille surprise star (packages) as the case may be owing to his performance in the Ligue 1.
But with a couple of issues still in consideration, we evaluate the real reasons why Victor Osimhen should not join Chelsea.
First Team Uncertainties
Osimhen may have thrived in Lille OSC colours across all competition but there are factors that suggest he may not be an ideal bargain at the London club.
With Tammy’s reputation rising following his exploits on the Chelsea shirt, Osimhen may struggle for first-team football despite his goal-scoring instinct.
This has seen the likes of Olivier Giroud and Michy Batshuayi relegated to the background despite the massive impact the former (Giroud) has made when called upon in Tammy’s absence due to injury.
He (Osimhen) may find it hard to break into Chelsea’s first team if he stands toe-to-toe with the English man despite his form at Lille OSC in the French Ligue.
English Sentiment
With Tammy Abraham now a full fledge English striker for the Three Lions ending the international debate linking him with the Nigeria National team, he can now concentrate on his career despite the possibility of Chelsea signing a new striker.
He’s got a good (bright) future at Chelsea football club. He’s proven to be a capable substitute to Harry Kane more than even Emile Heskey or former Tottenham striker Darren Bent was to former Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney.
This could see the English authority help him preserve his place in the Chelsea starting eleven. This could be closely achieved and ensured as former Chelsea and England legend Frank Lampard is at the helm of affair offering him support with view of positive (quality) performance in the England team unlike any other striker in the Chelsea fold.
This has been the case for Michy & Olivier Giroud and Osimhen could join the long list of bench-warming strikers if the make the switch to join Chelsea.
Fans’ love for Tammy Abraham
The English man may have endeared himself to the English fans especially when he turned down the chance to play international football for Nigeria.
He has pitched his tenth with England and this may have satisfied the English fans to some extent. This decision must have steered the love the fans have for him as he scored his debut (international) goal for England scoring in the 7-0 bashing of Montenegro.
He replaced hat-trick hero Harry Kane to notch the sixth-goal for England at Wembley. He’s loved at Chelsea due to his (Tammy’s) impressive goal scoring record at Stamford Bridge this season.
This could take the Lille striker (Victor) Osimhen the time to build at Chelsea. Achieving the same for Osimhen would be very much under probability if he eventually moves to Chelsea as Tammy would have an obvious edge over him on this stance at the London club.
