Chelsea approach to sign top-class striker before window closes, but it isn’t Victor Osimhen
Chelsea have been in the market for a new striker ever since the summer 2024 transfer window opened, as Nicolas Jackson had an uneven first season at Stamford Bridge.
Napoli star Victor Osimhen has long been heralded as the ideal No. 9 for Chelsea, having led all players in Serie A in goals during the 2022/23 season before sliding back a bit in 2023/24 due to injuries.
Osimhen's recent injury record, wages, and transfer cost have caused Chelsea to cool their interest in the world-class No. 9, and they have actually spent more resources signing wide forwards.
However, Chelsea are circling back to a striker signing in the final days of the summer transfer window, and while many expected that striker to be Osimhen, it looks like the Blues are going for another No. 9 they were linked ...