Major update on Chelsea's attempt to recruit Victor Osimhen, per sources
Victor Osimhen of Napoli is willing to move to the Premier League, but sources have told Football Insider that Chelsea would put a deal for him on hold.
The Blues currently consider a deal for the 24-year-old to be "too hard to do" in the summer transfer window, according to sources with knowledge of the situation.
With Mauricio Pochettino anticipated to assume the Stamford Bridge hot seat, Chelsea's off-season focus will be on organizing the team and balancing the books.
Monday, May 8th, sources told Football Insider that Pochettino's hiring would be official by the end of the week.
Following their Serie A title victory this season, Napoli is anticipated to demand offers north of £100 million in order to part with Osimhen.
The Nigerian international earlier made public comments about his "dream" of playing in the Premier League, remarks that raised the suspicions of clubs like Chelsea and Manchester United.
Football Insider said on May 10 that United believes his price tag is excessive due to worries about his injury history and lack of English experience.
Osimhen has scored 28 goals in 35 appearances this season for Napoli, helping the Gli Azzurri win the Scudetto for the first time since 1990.
The former Lille hitman only joined the Italian team in 2020, reportedly for an initial sum of roughly £61 million.
Chelsea's goal-scoring problems have been exposed by their poor 2022–23 campaign, which resulted in the firings of Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter.
The Blues' leading scorer this season, Kai Havertz, has only registered nine goals across all competitions.
Mauricio Pochettino wants Chelsea to finalize a behind-the-scenes hire, according to other news.
