The Nigerian sharpshooter has become the Blues' top target for the upcoming transfer window. Osimhen has long since been one of Europe's most prolific number nines and Chelsea hope that his goals would be able to catapult them back into relevance.
Signing Osimhen will be anything but straightforward, however. The Napoli striker recently extended his deal by a year, adding a €130 million release clause to his contract. In addition to his hefty price tag, there is the issue of Chelsea being, well, not very good.
Even though Chelsea has the capability to actually get Osimhen, I Believe he is probably not going to go to Chelsea because of the current performance of Chelsea. I hear that Manchester United is looking for him and Harry Kane as well. But I believe they will not be able to get either of them. Kane is not going anywhere anytime soon in my opinion. PSG is also in the race for getting Osimhen because Mbappe is leaving for sure.
I think Chelsea can try to get him but he should not go to Chelsea unless they change the coach. If they change the coach and bring someone who has actually some credibility I think he might choose to go to Chelsea. Otherwise, it is definitely a no-go.
Chelsea, United, Newcastle and all similar clubs have the main issue and this is not the head coach, but participation in the Champions League. As we have already seen in the Premier League, a place in the top 4 is not guaranteed even for Liverpool, and if we talk about Chelsea, then in the coming years the top 4 for them will be more of a dream than a reality since the competition is too high: Liverpool, Arsenal, City, Tottenham, United, Chelsea + Newcastle and Aston Villa. Eight clubs for 4 seats lol.
I think top-level players, whom Osimhen definitely belongs to, will choose more reliable options.