EXCLUSIVE: Victor Osimhen wants Chelsea transfer

Victor Osimhen has set his sights on finally completing a move to Chelsea this summer, FootballTransfers understands.

The Nigeria international was on the verge of joining Enzo Maresca’s side in 2024, but the Blues were unable to reach a final agreement with Napoli and Osimhen eventually joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan deal instead.

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However, Chelsea are determined to sign a new centre forward during the 2025 summer transfer window and the west London giants are ready to rekindle their interest in Osimhen, FootballTransfers has been told.

We have been informed that Osimhen has set his sights on completing a move to Stamford Bridge this summer, with the Blues interested in signing the 26-year-old as they look to purchase a prolific goalscorer ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.

Osimhen has scored 28 goals and provided five assists in 32 appearances for Galatasaray so far this season, and he is viewed as one of the best strikers in world football.

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Victor Osimhen to join Chelsea?

FootballTransfers understands that Ipswich Town forward Liam Delap is also a major target for Chelsea, although it’s anticipated that the Blues will reignite their pursuit of Osimhen when the summer window opens.

The Nigeria superstar has been heavily linked with Manchester United in recent weeks, amid Ruben Amorim’s determination to sign a new striker, but we understand that Osimhen currently favours a move to Stamford Bridge.

The 26-year-old will be available for a fee of between €75-80 million, due to a release clause in his Napoli contract, and he is expected to leave the Serie A giants on a permanent deal this summer.

Nicolas Jackson has returned to full fitness following two months on the sidelines with a hamstring injury, but Chelsea are still expected to sign a new centre forward this summer and Osimhen is one of their key targets.