Premier League: Chelsea Join Osimhen Race

Babalola Seyi

Chelsea have been linked with Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen.

According to reports, The Blues have penciled him down as one of the strikers to replace Romelu Lukaku if the Belgian international quit the West London club this

Lukaku has struggled to make an impression at Chelsea since joining Inter Milan for £97.5 million last year.

The 28-year-old, who has stated a desire to return to Inter in the near future, has only scored five Premier League goals this season.

The former Manchester United attacker is now lower down the Chelsea front pecking order, with manager Thomas Tuchel preferring Kai Havertz and Timo Werner ahead of him.

According to GFFN, if Lukaku leaves, Chelsea would look for a successor, and the two-time Champions League champions may want Osimhen.

According to the source, Napoli has already contacted Gianluca Scamacca, who is viewed as a possible successor for Osimhen.

Osimhen has been linked to various European teams, although Arsenal, Manchester United, and Newcastle are the forerunners.

This season, the 23-year-old has been a revelation for Napoli, scoring 17 goals and contributing six assists in 29 games.