Chelsea remains interested in acquiring Victor Osimhen, despite an unsuccessful attempt to sign him last summer.
Former Chelsea defender Glen Johnson emphasized that it would be a missed opportunity if the Super Eagles star doesn’t end up at Stamford Bridge. He pointed out that the current forward Nicholas Jackson could benefit from strong competition to elevate his game under manager Enzo Maresca.
“I like [Nicolas] Jackson a lot, but as I’ve said previously, I don’t know if he’s the type of forward that’s going to get you 15 to 20 goals a season. Osimhen going on loan to Galatasaray was crazy when you consider all the interest in him in the summer.
“Considering that he is available, then I do believe that Chelsea need to get him. Signing Osimhen could even push Jackson to improve because he will have to fight for his place. It would be crazy for Chelsea to not try and sign Victor Osimhen,” he told Betfred.
The Blue’s ongoing pursuit of Osimhen stirs from their need for a consistent goal-scorer, despite their solid start to the season. Concerns about their finishing persist, and Osimhen’s proven goal-scoring record would address those issues.
The Blues are still keenn to sign Osimhen, currently on loan to Galatasaray from Napoli, despite missing out on him in the previous transfer window. His strong performances in Turkey, where he has netted three goals and provided four assists in five appearances, have only increased Chelsea’s interest.
Former Chelsea stars including, Mikel Obi and Didier Drogba, have publicly expressed their support for Osimhen joining the club, believing his talents would enhance the squad.
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