Chelsea are still planning to sign ‘world class’ striker next year despite developments yesterday

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Chelsea are reportedly standing firm with their plan to try sign Napoli’s Victor Osimhen next year.

Victor Osimhen, who’s scored seven goals in 15 games so far this season, is a very highly-rated striker.

We’ve seen frequent rumours linking Chelsea with a move for the 24-year-old Napoli frontman.

However, journalist Fabrizio Romano claimed via X yesterday that Napoli have reached an agreement in principle with Osimhen for a new contract.

So, does this new development end the Chelsea interest?

The impact of a new contract

90min has followed other reports by mentioning Osimhen and Napoli being close to agreeing terms for a new deal.

They claim that there will be a release clause worth around €120million (£112million), which is how much it would take any interested buyers to get him.

The report adds that Chelsea have always known about the contact negotiations, but it’s not making a difference to the plan of making a move for Napoli’s talisman next summer.

Chelsea still want to sign Victor Osimhen

We’re glad to hear Chelsea still have the Serie A attacker firmly in their sights.

Our worry is that it looks the club may have to yet again spend over £100million on a single player, something they’ve done with the midfield duo of Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez in 2023.

Of course, Osimhen would be a serious risk for a massive transfer fee, especially given the fact he’s never played in England before. We wouldn’t mind the club going all out to try and sign him, though.

The No 9 curse continues to exist at Stamford Bridge and Chelsea are not going to become a force again until they find this magical 20-goal striker. It’s a problem they’ve had ever since Diego Costa left the club.

Osimhen, who’s got 66 goals inn 116 appearances during an exciting time in Naples, looks like a complete striker. We’re optimistic that he’s got the physical attributes to be an elite addition for any Premier League club.

It would be fantastic to see him lining up in a Chelsea blue shirt next season.