Reports in the last 24 hours or so have linked Chelsea with a player who has the potential to be the biggest signing of the summer.
They have been reported to be interested again in Victor Osimhen, with him seemingly being one of their top targets for the last 12 months now.
However, it was believed Enzo Maresca was not so keen on bringing Osimhen in, and talk over a potential addition seemed to cool.
Recently though, talk of a potential loan deal have come up, which would undoubtedly be the best bit of business under Todd Boehly so far.
Despite that, it has since been claimed that the Serie A side would far prefer a permanent sale, although they are prepared to drop their asking price.
Napoli want £84m for Chelsea target Osimhen
According to Gazzetta, Napoli are now looking for a minimum of £84m, down from the release clause they were seemingly waiting for a side to activate.
Osimhen would no doubt give Chelsea a lot of options for their attack for next season, however there are no certainties if he would suit the style of play Maresca is looking to bring to the club.
Nicolas Jackson is close to returning from injury and making his first appearance of pre-season, and he will feel confident of keeping his place in the side off the back of a really strong first season in English football.
Marc Guiu impressing on pre-season tour
Youngster Marc Guiu has also made quite the impression in his first two friendlies, and it seems as if he is going to remain with the first team for next season.
If Osimhen didn’t join the club, it is likely that Maresca would find other options if needs be. Christopher Nkunku is a versatile player who they will believe will be able to do a job in pretty much any role in the attack.
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