Well-known journalist Rudy Galetti insists Victor Osimhen prefers to opt for the Premier League over other leagues in Europe. The 25-year-old striker will be highly sought after in the summer and has a number of suitors, including Chelsea.
Chelsea got a boost in the Victor Osimhen chase.
If Victor Osimhen decides to leave Napoli, he could be one of the biggest deals in the transfer market this summer. The Nigerian striker has signed a new contract with the club, which includes a report worth $1With a €300 million release clause, a number of clubs, including Chelsea, are seeking a transfer for him.
The 25-year-old striker has become the focus of Chelsea's attention as part of the club's search for a top-class centre-forward. Osimhen will undoubtedly have a number of other clubs lined up as well. However, the report points to a link with the Blues as the Nigerian idolises former player Didier Drogba.
According to the latest reports, Chelsea have opened discussions about Osimhen as they may have already begun to agree the terms of a summer signing. According to Rudy Galetti, the 25-year-old striker wants to opt for the Premier League over anywhere else, which could boost Chelsea's hopes of signing him.
Chelsea had considered paying his release fee and striking an agreement with Osimhen early to avoid getting involved in a transfer battle. On the surface, Osimhen appears to be the perfect player for the Blues, although the Stamford Bridge side still have a number of challenges ahead of signing the Napoli star.
Are Chelsea Osimhen's top pick?
If Chelsea stay in the Champions League, they could be considered the favourites to sign Osimhen. The Blues are far away from qualifying for a top-flight European competition, which could give rivals like Arsenal an edge when it comes to competing for the Napoli star.
Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in Osimhen, with the club considering him as a replacement for Kylian Mbappe. Galetti further hinted that PSG could chase Rafael Leao instead of the Nigerian and that it would be reasonable if the story that Osimhen would prefer a move to the Premier League is accurate.