Chelsea has identified Napoli’s unsettled striker, Victor Osimhen, as their top transfer target for January, reports The Telegraph.
The Blues, seeking added attacking prowess following a challenging start to the season and currently standing 10th in the Premier League, view Mauricio Pochettino as the ideal manager to propel them forward.
The 24-year-old Nigerian international appears receptive to a move to Stamford Bridge. However, meeting Osimhen’s £100 million release clause may require Chelsea to break their transfer record.
Blues owner Todd Boehly has previously surpassed the £100 million mark twice, securing Enzo Fernández from Benfica and Moises Caicedo from Brighton & Hove Albion.
In an interesting twist, former Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly, who maintains a friendship with Osimhen, could play a crucial role as a mediator.
Koulibaly, now with Al Hilal, is reportedly still in contact with the West London club.
Despite facing challenges at Napoli, Osimhen has demonstrated fine form, netting six goals in 11 appearances this season.
In the previous season, he scored an impressive 31 goals in 39 games, contributing to Napoli’s Serie A title triumph after a 33-year drought.