By David Kabiyesi
The general believe among Chelsea hierarchy is that Napoli striker Victor Osimhen can be lured to Stamford Bridge next season even if the club fails to make UEFA Champions League football next season.
Chelsea are currently languishing in 10th position on the log with European football almost out of reach, but the club believe they can still land their man.
Beside, the London side are prepared to blow other suitors away with a world record bid for one of Europe best strikers.
Manchester United remain in contact with Osimhen’s entourage but are currently focused on signing Tottenham striker Harry Kane alongside Bayern, who would not be prepared to pay the same sort of money as Chelsea in pursuit of the Nigerian.
As for PSG, uncertainty over the future of manager Christophe Galtier means the French side’s interest in Osimhen is nowhere near as advanced as that of Chelsea, who have been working behind the scenes for months.
Sources close to Chelsea remain confident that they will be able to recruit Osimhen, whose arrival would be partly funded by a number of sales. The likes of Conor Gallagher, Kai Havertz, Christian Pulisic and Hakim Ziyech are among the most high-profile names who could leave Stamford Bridge this summer.
