Chelsea They have made contact about signing a very highly rated striker, who has been compared to the Galatasaray star Victor Osimhenafter Enzo MarescaThe side fell through on a transfer for the Nigerian in late summer.
Chelsea shortlist strikers after failed Victor Osimhen deal
During the final stage of the summer transfer period. Chelsea have held late talks over signing Osimhen from Napolibut this step did not bear fruit.
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Chelsea were immediately offered Al Ahly Saudi Arabia for his services, but neither club was able to reach an agreement on a fee and terms for Osimhen, who later settled on a season-long loan move to Premier League champions Galatasaray.
It is rumored that the African star’s deal with Galatasaray includes A Break clauseWhich means some interested parties, including Chelsea, could opt to activate it and sign Osimhen in January.
According to what was reported by a reliable journalist Simon PhillipsThe 25-year-old remains on Chelsea's striker shortlist for 2025, alongside the likes of Liam Delap, Victor Gjukeres and Victor Boniface, but it is unclear whether they are keen on signing him for January.
Nicholas Jackson is leading the line wonderfully now, and Chelsea are currently Premier LeagueBrazil's top scorers, with Christopher Nkunku and Cole Palmer both scoring in double figures in all competitions.
However, if Chelsea move for him in the summer, there is every reason to believe that Osimhen would be keen on a move to Stamford Bridge.
“I know what Victor wanted.” said the former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel Osimhen expressed his desire to join Chelsea earlier this year.
“Both sides really played their part in terms of getting the deal done, and I commend Chelsea for that, because I can see their ambition about where they want to take this club now, and also from Victor's side, how far he really wanted to go with this club.” . Come to the club.”
The desire to join Chelsea is clearly there, but BlueCo may not even opt to move back in his direction next year. There are many different options on the table for Maresca's team, and one of them is the RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sisco.
Chelsea had a bid rejected to sign Cisco In the middle of the summer window, alongside both Manchester United and Arsenal (Fabrizio Romano), with the Slovenian international opting to stay and sign a new contract with RB Leipzig.
Sesko's new contract is rumored to include a new release clause set at around $1,000 63 million pounds sterlingIt appears he has got a gentlemen's agreement that he can leave Leipzig in either 2025 or 2026.
The prospect of an exit for the 21-year-old is still very much alive, with journalist Rudi Galletti now sharing an update on his future, which includes Chelsea.
In fact, while writing for TEAMtalk, he says so Chelsea have made contact about signing Cisco from Leipzigwhere they hold talks with agents and intermediaries of several attacker targets who they believe can enhance their attacking options.
“Benjamin Shishko is among the best young talents in the game and has huge potential to become a top player.” said Manchester United's interim recruitment director Christopher Fievelformerly Leipzig.
“He has all the qualities to do it. He is very fast, has a great jump and is strong in the air. Benjamin is a real goalscorer, and despite being 1.95 meters (6'4”) tall he is mobile and technically strong. “His abilities make him a special player with a special profile.”
Interestingly, Football transfers He also described Sisko as a “similar” striker to Osimhen.
