Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is a player frequently linked with Chelsea in transfer rumours.
Therefore, Blues fans may be intrigued to hear recent comments from Gianfranco Zola about the 24-year-old star.
90min claimed earlier this week that Chelsea are ready to launch a bid to sign Osimhen in the January transfer window. In addition, his transfer fee could exceed £115million.
Meanwhile, The Telegraph has said that sources in Italy believe that Osimhen would be open to joining Chelsea.
So, will we soon see the Nigeria international lining up at Stamford Bridge?
Gianfranco Zola comments
Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola has made the interesting claim that Victor Osimhen, 24, would fit like a glove in the Madrid side.
“There are many big names such as [Kylian] Mbappe, Erling Haaland, and even Osimhen, who I see as a perfect fit for Real Madrid,” Zola told Kooora.
“I might choose Mbappe, given his talent and personality, he is the right fit, but he is more of a winger than a striker, so in my opinion Haaland or Osimhen would be better as they are classic centre forwards.”
Victor Osimhen an elite ST
Osimhen’s certainly one of the most exciting centre-forwards in the world right now, coring 65 goals in 113 Napoli games. You’ve got to remember he’s still only 24, too.
If you’re investing in the African frontman, you’re hoping that his prime years are just around the corner.
He’s got great strength and rapid pace, so he’s a major threat to defences with a high line. On paper, the striker could be a serious threat in the Premier League.
We think that the Chelsea fanbase would universally agree on the pursuit of a world-class No 9.
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