According to the Evening Standard, that is.
What has changed recently about Chelsea and Victor Osimhen? Let’s look at this…
What is the narrative?
The Nigerian international, according to 90min, is Pochettino’s top target at Stamford Bridge this summer.
But now that there are questions about whether Osimhen is a feasible signing, Chelsea is looking at alternative options.
The Evening Standard asserts that Napoli is asking £130 million for their No. 9 this summer after his 31 goals in 39 games helped the Italian powerhouses win Serie A last year.
In order to sign the 24-year-old, Chelsea would have to break their transfer record, which is now held by the £106.8 million they paid for Enzo Fernandez.
According to the Evening Standard’s story, PSG is the favourite to sign Osimhen.
Who else might Chelsea sign in place of Osimhen
Chelsea is reportedly interested in a few more strikers, according to The Evening Standard.
Elye Wahi, who is now weighing his options, is reportedly in talks with Montpellier about a deal to sign him this summer.
According to The Evening Standard, Chelsea is also interested in signing Juventus No. 9 Dusan Vlahovic, with the Italian powerhouses willing to let the Serbian international go.
Italy No. 21 Also highlighted in the report is Paulo Dybala, who Pochettino is said to have admired for a very long time.
The South American offers Chelsea an enticing prospect this summer because his contract at Stadio Olimpico contains a release clause for just £10.2 million.
There is no doubt that Chelsea has found a few Osimhen replacements, so in addition to Nicolas Jackson, we should anticipate the arrival of another new striker at Stamford Bridge this summer.