Chelsea using club legends Drogba, Mikel Obi to lure Osimhen to Stamford Bridge

Chelsea using club legends Drogba, Mikel Obi to lure Osimhen to Stamford Bridge

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 15:53 - 22.02.2024

Chelsea are looking to solve their goalscoring issues in the summer and are reportedly leading the race to sign Napoli's Victor Osimhen

Chelsea are very keen on securing the services of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen at the end of the season.

The 25-year-old Nigerian international, who has been linked with potential moves to other clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal, is reportedly Chelsea's preferred option to enforce the centre-forward position in the summer.

Osimhen wants Chelsea move

Osimhen beat Ter Stegen to hand Barcelona a lifeline || Image credit: Imago
Victor Osimhen scores for Napoli against Barcelona | Imago Osimhen beat Ter Stegen to hand Barcelona a lifeline || Image credit: Imago

According to a report from TeamTalk, Osimhen is eager to make a move to the Premier League and has a preference for joining Chelsea.

The report suggests that the Napoli man is inspired by the success of African players in the Premier League, and Chelsea have been leveraging connections with former players Didier Drogba and John Obi Mikel to persuade him.

With Chelsea aiming to address their scoring challenges for a chance at major trophies, Osimhen, who scored 31 goals for Napoli last season, is seen as a quality addition capable of making a significant impact in the final third.