Chelsea target Victor Osimhen made his mark in the Champions League last night by scoring for Napoli against Barcelona.
Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, 25, is a high-profile striker that has been frequently linked with Chelsea.
He was in action on Wednesday night during the Champions League knockouts, providing an equalising goal in Napoli’s 1-1 home draw versus Barcelona. It keeps the Italian giants firmly in the last 16 tie ahead of the second leg in Spain.
The Nigeria centre-forward is now up to nine goals in 19 appearances so far this season. He’s got some way to go if he wants to match his remarkable 31-goal tally from last year.
CaughtOffside recently reported that Chelsea are ready to push hard to try sign Osimhen from Napoli when the summer transfer window rolls around.
Meanwhile, The Evening Standard reports that Osimhen has a release clause worth £112 million amid interest from Chelsea.
So, will we see the 25-year-old end up playing in the Premier League for the first time in his career?
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Our feeling is Mauricio Pochettino’s side is crying out for a new No 9. It sounds like Osimhen is someone a lot of the fanbase like.
Chelsea fans discuss Victor Osimhen
Plenty of Blues supporters on social media were full of praise for Osimhen yesterday. In particular, fans were all saying and focusing on the fact that Napoli’s forward was clinical with the goalscoring chance that came his way in midweek.
Here are some Chelsea fans on X praising transfer target Osimhen:
One fan said: “Osimhen that was fantastic striker’s play! What a goal.”
Another posted: “Victor Osimhen. What a turn and finish.”
A third wrote: “Osimhen was totally starved of service tonight yet managed to carve out a chance for himself and score in a big game in the Champions League when it mattered. Keep doubting him but he’s an elite #9 make no mistake.”
Another claimed: “Todd Boehly, get me Osimhen asap. Just look how he crushed Inigo Martinez.”
A fifth supporter said: “He hasn’t got anything all game then gets one chance and bang. Osimhen exactly the type of striker Chelsea need. Clinical.”
Another exclaimed: “Osimhen! Just get him to Chelsea already!”
