Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian powerhouse leading the line for Napoli, has become the subject of intense transfer speculation. With Chelsea emerging as the frontrunner in the race to acquire his signature. The 24-year-old’s explosive pace, clinical finishing, and aerial prowess have made him a coveted target for top European clubs.
Since being taken over by Todd Boehly back in May 2022, Chelsea has been the club known for transfer spending. Within this spell of 1 and a half years, Chelsea has already spent well over $1.1 billion which has produced huge concern among other clubs across Europe.
Chelsea’s struggles in front of goal have been a source of significant frustration for both manager and fans. Despite boasting a talented attacking midfield, the lack of a consistent goalscorer has hampered their progress.
🚨 Chelsea are prepared to pay whatever it takes to sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli in January.
(Source: Football Transfers) pic.twitter.com/Fs9ZJCNKlN
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) December 9, 2023
Having languished in the bottom half of the table for most of the year, Chelsea fans have been left in dismay with such results incoming. Performing well in the defensive part of the game, Chelsea’s main problem comes from the attacking part of the field as they have been missing several big chances.
To bolster their performances, Chelsea has been after top strikers across Europe, and who else targets the most other than the Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen? Last season, considered to be his best-ever season, Victor Osimhen bagged 31 goals across just 39 matches played in all competitions.
With such exclusive results, Chelsea is deemed to solve their issues by signing, the 24-year-old at any cost. Who knows signing Osimhen could prove to be the turn in fortunes for the Blues of Stamford Bridge.
Taking a deeper look at Victor Osimhen’s performances for Napoli
Victor Osimhen has taken Serie A by storm, establishing himself as one of the league’s most feared strikers. His explosive pace, clinical finishing, and aerial prowess have made him a key player for Napoli and a sought-after target for top European clubs.
Since arriving at Napoli in 2020, Osimhen has consistently found the net, averaging over a goal every two games. He has scored 65 goals in 115 appearances across all competitions, showcasing his ability to score in different ways.
Whether it’s a powerful long-range shot, a clinical finish in the box, or a towering header, Osimhen possesses a diverse and potent attacking arsenal. With such a variety of abilities to score a goal, he has been one of the most complete strikers across Europe.
#Osimhen Stats for #Napoli All Comps:
Games: 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣
20/21- 10 Goals & 3 Assists
21/22- 18 Goals & 2 Assists
22/23- 30 Goals & 4 assistsTotal- 58 Goals & 9 Assists pic.twitter.com/pYI3oW873X
— SportivoNapoli (@sportivoNapoli) May 28, 2023
Aged 24 years old, he still isn’t a final product of a player. While Osimhen possesses immense talent, there are areas where he can still improve. His finishing can be inconsistent at times, and he can occasionally be prone to rash decisions.
Additionally, his injury history is a concern, and staying fit for a sustained period will be crucial for his development. Having achieved success being an injury-prone player, nobody can imagine how he will perform once he recovers from his injury crisis.