Chelsea have been advised, by Florent Malouda, to pay whatever it takes to push through a transfer for Victor Osimhen.
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Blues heavily linked with striker in 2024Nigerian has starred on loan in TurkeyPremier League move speculated onFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The Blues were heavily linked with a move for the Nigeria international striker in the summer of 2024, when it became apparent that he would be heading for the exits at Napoli. No deal was done at that stage.
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Interest has, however, been retained throughout Osimhen’s productive loan spell at Galatasaray – with the 26-year-old frontman registering 33 goals in Turkey. Chelsea remain in the market for a proven No.9.
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Osimhen has also been linked with a Premier League adventure at Manchester United, but the Red Devils are said to have been put off by his salary demands. Chelsea are being urged to give a natural successor to Ivorian icon Didier Drogba whatever he wants.
WHAT FLORENT MALOUDA SAID
Former Chelsea winger Malouda told when asked if Osimhen is the ideal upgrade on Nicolas Jackson: “Yes. Just like Arsenal, we need a striker that scores 20 or more a season. Osimhen is the kind of player who can do that. I think the issue for Chelsea is how much he’ll cost, and what wages he wants. That can be sorted out.
“But we definitely need experienced players who can also give options in the way we are playing. So I think it should try to close the deal as soon as possible because there are reportedly a lot of clubs that are looking at him.
“The links with Chelsea are strong. We’ve had brilliant African footballers in the past, and Osimhen can be the next generation of African players at Chelsea. I would love to see him join the club. I think he would be an excellent signing. I also think he would help someone like Nicolas Jackson improve.”
