According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea is actively working on signing Victor Osimhen, with the Nigerian striker set to become one of the highest-paid players in the Premier League.
Despite the recent departure of manager Mauricio Pochettino, Osimhen remains committed to joining Chelsea, with the club offering him a six-year contract.
Chelsea is currently leading the race for Osimhen’s signature, ahead of Paris Saint-Germain and Saudi clubs.
Pochettino’s exit from Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night has not affected Chelsea’s transfer strategy, with the club still focused on strengthening their attack.
Osimhen is their top priority, and they are willing to trigger his €130m (£111m) release clause to secure his services.
The striker has already informally agreed to join Chelsea, with only minor details of his seven-year contract left to finalize.
Chelsea is prepared to offer Osimhen a salary slightly above his current earnings at Napoli, making him one of the highest-paid players in the Premier League.
The club’s leadership is currently searching for a new manager to replace Pochettino, with Kieran McKenna of Ipswich Town being considered for the role.
Pochettino’s departure has sparked rumors of a potential move to Manchester United, where he could replace Erik ten Hag.
However, Chelsea’s transfer plans remain unchanged, with Osimhen’s signing a top priority.
The Nigerian striker is eager to play in the Premier League with Chelsea and has already agreed to join the club in principle.
The signing of Osimhen would be a significant coup for Chelsea, who are looking to bolster their attack after a disappointing season.
The Nigerian striker’s goalscoring record and physical presence would make him a valuable asset to the team, and his signing would be a statement of intent from the club’s leadership.
Chelsea’s pursuit of Victor Osimhen is ongoing, despite the departure of manager Mauricio Pochettino.
The Nigerian striker is set to become one of the highest-paid players in the Premier League, with Chelsea offering him a six-year contract.
The club’s transfer strategy remains unchanged, with Osimhen’s signing a top priority.
The signing of the Nigerian striker would be a significant boost to Chelsea’s attack and a statement of intent from the club’s leadership.
