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World class player is dreaming of joining Chelsea according to local media

Originally posted on Chelsea News | By Simon Phillips | Last updated 5/14/24

One world class player is apparently dreaming of joining Chelsea this summer when the next transfer window opens, according to a report from the local media.

Chelsea are going to be pretty busy in the transfer market at the end of the season, with plans seemingly for outgoings as well as arrivals.

The striker position is the main position that is always spoken about as being the priority for the club this season.

Nicolas Jackson is doing well of late, but he is the only recognised number 9 left at the Stamford Bridge club, with Armando Broja largely expected to be sold this summer.

Chelsea need competition and quality reinforcements to come in, especially in the centre forward area.

One player they are linked to like every other day right now is Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, who is going to be leaving his club this summer.

According to the latest report from La Gazzetta dello Sport, Osimhen wants to join Chelsea and the Blues can turn the striker’s dream into reality by paying a release clause of circa €120-130m.

PSG have also been linked with Osimhen and are looking to challenge Chelsea for his capture.

Should Chelsea be looking to spend another £100m plus on one single player?

No, is my opinion, in short.

We should be smarter. There are about 3 to 4 positions we need to sign in this summer, we should be wise and spread our budget and be able to buy in more positions. I don’t get the sense is spending another £100m plus on one single player and then having to fight FFP and PSR rules once again down the line.

Someone like Benjamin Sesko who is available at half the price of Osimhen would represent a smarter buy in my opinion. Or an proven and experienced Premier League striker such as Ivan Toney would be a better direction to take.

This article first appeared on Chelsea News and was syndicated with permission.

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