The Blues are on the lookout for more firepower in attack after a disappointing start to the season has seen them slump to 10th in the Premier League table and, with Osimhen’s relationship with Napoli being tested, Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino sees himself as the perfect candidate to take Chelsea forward.
The 24-year-old Nigeria international is said to be open to a move to Stamford Bridge, though Chelsea would likely have to break their transfer record in order to meet his £100m-plus release clause. Blues owner Todd Boehly has already surpassed the £100m barrier twice, first to land Enzo Fernández from Benfica, and then again to prise Moises Caicedo away from Brighton & Hove Albion.
And they’re hoping an old face might help them in their cause. Former Blues defender Kalidou Koulibaly is good friends with Osimhen, and is still in contact with the west London club. The report says that the Al Hilal star could be a useful go-between to help Chelsea get any deal over the line.
Osimhen has been in fine form despite his difficulties with Napoli, scoring six goals in 11 appearances. Last season, he scored 31 goals in 39 games as the Partenopei won their first Serie A title in 33 years.
