Nicolas Jackson started Chelsea’s season strong but faded. An injury sidelined him, and though he returns in April, there’s no certainty he will regain early‑season form.
Christopher Nkunku has thrived in Europa Conference League action, but still blanks in the Premier League, raising concerns about Chelsea’s number nine ahead of summer rebuild under Enzo Maresca.
So Chelsea turn to Victor Osimhen.
At £62 million, Napoli’s Nigerian striker emerges as the premium option. As per Caughtoffside, Chelsea are reportedly in “pole position” to sign him this summer, able to outmuscle Manchester United with financial firepower—and direct cash offers that Napoli prefer over swap deals involving Rasmus Hojlund, who’s scored just three Premier League goals this season.
Chelsea came close last year. Negotiations advanced; Osimhen wanted to join. It ultimately collapsed as he was frozen out, sealed in a loan to Galatasaray.
Yet interest never died—and John Obi Mikel, his compatriot, remains a key intermediary, potentially tipping the balance in Chelsea’s favour as futher reported by Italian outlet Il Mattino .
Chelsea’s pitch: Champions League in sight. Brighton and United? Less certain. That European pull matters.
Osimhen thrived at Galatasaray with 26 goals and five assists—proof he delivers—and desires regular top‑level football. He sees Chelsea as a place to reignite ambition, not simply a payday
Chelsea aren’t merely chasing numbers—they’re chasing identity and meaning. Osimhen fits. United trails behind.
At Stamford Bridge, the next goal might well come from a Nigerian spearhead.