TAKE THE VIC Chelsea set to get second shot at Osimhen transfer in January for £40m discount with advantage due to special clause
CHELSEA could be set for a second chance at signing Victor Osimhen in January, according to reports.
Posted Thursday, October 10, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
The Blues were strongly linked with a move for the striker throughout the summer.
Victor Osimhen is reportedly interested in finally joining Chelsea in January
However, they ultimately missed out on a deal after Al-Ahli agreed a fee with Napoli on Deadline Day.
The Saudi Pro League side then opted to sign Ivan Toney instead, leaving Osimhen in limbo.
He later joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan, with his £109million release clause expiring in the process.
According to Corrierre dello Sport, Osimhen remains interested in joining Chelsea when the window re-opens in January.
He is even considering the possibility of moving to West London if given the chance.
The report adds that Galatasaray are also keen to make his loan permanent, with a £68million release clause becoming active in the New Year.
That clause will then drop to £63million next summer once he returns to Napoli.
In a further boost to the Blues, the January release clause is not valid to clubs in Serie A.
Osimhen has already scored two goals and provided four assists in four appearances since moving to Turkey.
Meanwhile, he has less than two years remaining on his deal with Napoli, which expires in the summer of 2026.
Chelsea would add to their already impressive attacking options at Stamford Bridge by signing Osimhen.
Enzo Maresca can currently call upon Christopher Nkunku, Nicolas Jackson and youngster Marc Guiu to lead the line.
Nkunku and Jackson alone have scored 11 goals between them so far this season.
The Blues sit fourth in the Premier League, four points behind leaders Liverpool and unbeaten in their last six league matches.
Osimhen has scored twice in four appearances since joining Galatasaray on loan
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