Chelsea are showing no signs of slowing down in the transfer market with the Blues now linked to Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.
Chelsea might have to hire a second team bus after adding seven new signings to Enzo Maresca’s squad this summer.
The Blues have a bloated squad but are still on the hunt for new signings in the transfer market.
As revealed by HITC, Romelu Lukaku is expected to join Napoli this summer and talks are underway for Victor Osimhen to be involved in a potential swap deal.
The Nigeria international has been strongly linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in recent transfer windows, but Chelsea have been unable to meet their asking price.
It is understood that Napoli want £95million for Osimhen this summer, but Romelu Lukaku‘s involvement in a deal could make the asking price more realistic.
Steve Nicol ‘shocked’ by Victor Osimhen links
Chelsea could still face competition for Osimhen from Paris Saint-Germain, who have also looked to strike a deal for the 25-year-old this summer.
While Osimhen and Lukaku could be involved in a swap deal, it has been suggested that the Napoli striker could join Chelsea on an initial loan deal.
Speaking on ESPN, Steve Nicol gave his verdict on the transfer “I can’t get my head around this – Osimhen signs a new deal to be nice to the club and then he goes on loan to Chelsea? It doesn’t make sense from Osimhen’s point of view.
“I was shocked when I heard that this could be a loan.
“I guess it makes sense for both clubs if the money is right, but from his point of view I don’t think I would be particularly keen to go anywhere on loan.”
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Osimhen is not the only target that Chelsea have their sights on, with the Blues close to completing a deal for another goalkeeper after Filip Jorgensen.
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HITC revealed last month that Chelsea believed they had won the race for Aaron Anselmino and the defender has now revealed that his “dream” move is close.
With so many new signings arriving at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea will soon be under pressure to sell and a deal for a big earner such as Lukaku would be a great start.
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