Victor Osimhen’s fellow Nigerian, John Obi Mikel, claims that the Premier League-linked striker "wants to play for Chelsea".
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Striker starring on loan at GalatasarayNapoli set to sanction permanent transferPlenty of interest from the Premier LeagueFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Prolific frontman Osimhen has seen a move to England speculated on for some time. A switch to Stamford Bridge was reportedly discussed during the summer of 2024, only for a loan deal to eventually be struck with Galatasaray.
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Osimhen has maintained stunning individual standards in Turkey, with 31 goals being recorded through 36 appearances, and Napoli are expected to sanction a permanent transfer in the next window.
WHAT JOHN OBI MIKEL SAID
Chelsea remain in the hunt for a proven No.9, as questions are asked of Nicolas Jackson, and Blues legend Mikel has told of Osimhen’s supposed preference: “He wants to play for Chelsea. I hope [he’ll be playing] somewhere in the Premier League.
“I know where we stopped in terms of the contract, I know where we are. It’s an easy fix, because we’ve done all the hard work last summer. It’s so easy to just pick it up and then the deal is done.
“This guy does what he does best, scores goals, and that’s what we’ve lacked this season. We don’t score enough, and that’s why we’re where we are today. With Osimhen, that’s what he does.”
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Manchester United were said to be exploring a deal for Osimhen, with talks opened between the Red Devils and his representatives. Those discussions have, according to , broken down.