Journalist Simon Phillips has claimed that Chelsea owner Behdad Eghbali has just held really good talks with the agent of one of the club’s top transfer targets.
He told his Substack that he now has really good relations with the key figure in what could potentially be the biggest transfer in the club’s history.
Despite the recent new contract signed by Osimhen at Napoli, it has still been claimed that the Blues are still keen on pursuing a deal for the striker.
He has continued his meteoric rise to the top in the last 18 months or so, being described by an opponent as ‘phenomenal’.
It has even been stated that some at Stamford Bridge are perhaps not going to wait until the summer to get the transfer done.
The likes of Nicolas Jackson and Armando Broja have not made a particularly convincing case against the Blues signing a new number nine this summer.
Eghbali in contact with Osimhen’s agent
They may be looking to address this, with one of the owners, Eghbali, in contact with the agent of Osimhen.
Phillps said: “I understand Chelsea have had contact with Osimhen’s entourage in recent weeks/days to discuss the possibility of the Napoli striker joining Chelsea.
“The feedback they have had is positive, with there being an understanding that Osimhen would be open to joining Chelsea.
“Behdad Eghbali has initiated this contact and now has good relations with Osimhen’s agent.
“Now, that doesn’t mean Chelsea are 100% signing Osimhen, and it doesn’t mean that he would also not be open to joining other clubs if they come in.
“But right now, Chelsea’s ownership are very keen to try and do something to get Osimhen in the door at Chelsea and one source has even said they are still looking for a way to try and make that happen this month.”
Osimhen is not the only striker the club are reportedly looking at signing this month. They have been linked with making a move for Ivan Toney, who is set to return to action this month.
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