{"id":6139,"date":"2023-11-01T09:09:11","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T06:09:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wikidollar.net\/6139\/transfer-talk-chelsea-want-osimhen\/"},"modified":"2023-11-01T09:09:12","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T06:09:12","slug":"transfer-talk-chelsea-want-osimhen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wikidollar.net\/?p=6139","title":{"rendered":"Transfer Talk: Chelsea want Osimhen to solve attacking woes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Transfer Talk: Chelsea want Osimhen to solve attacking woes\u060c<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><em>The summer transfer window is closed across Europe, but there are still moves afoot and plenty of gossip swirling.<\/em><i><em> <\/em>Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumors, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!<\/i><\/p>\n<h2>TOP STORY: Osimhen becomes Chelsea&#8217;s main target<\/h2>\n<p>Chelsea have identified the Napoli striker <strong>Victor Osimhen<\/strong> as their priority option in the search for a striker to solve their goal-scoring problems, according to Calciomercato.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"inline editorial float-r\" data-behavior=\"article_related\">\n<h2 class=\"editorial-title\">Editor&#8217;s Choice<\/h2>\n<p>2 Related<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The Blues want to land a number 9 for manager Mauricio Pochettino&#8217;s side and are exploring a number of options across Europe, but it is understood the 24-year-old Nigeria international would be a &#8216;dream&#8217; signing.<\/p>\n<p>The Premier League team signed <strong>Nicholas Jackson<\/strong> of Villarreal this summer but, with the 22-year-old having scored just two goals in nine games, it appears Chelsea are prioritizing attacking reinforcements as the winter transfer market opens.<\/p>\n<p>Osimhen&#8217;s contract at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium is set to expire in the summer of 2025 and recent reports have indicated that little progress has been made on an extension.  It could play into Chelsea&#8217;s hands if they make a move in his favor as they also look to offload <strong>Romelu Lukaku<\/strong> &#8212; currently on loan to AS Roma &#8212; permanently.  The Blues hope the transfer fee received in such a deal can then be used to meet Osimhen&#8217;s \u00a3129million release clause.<\/p>\n<p>The Napoli frontman has maintained his form in Serie A this season, where he has scored six goals in eight league matches.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8211; Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga and more (US)<\/strong><br \/><strong>&#8211; Read on ESPN+: Projection of the performances of USMNT stars in the new Euro clubs<\/strong><\/p>\n<aside class=\"inline inline-photo full\">\n<figure><picture><source data- media=\"(min-width: 376px)\"><source data- media=\"(max-width: 375px)\"><img class=\" lazyload lazyload\" data-image-container=\".inline-photo\" height=\"320\" width=\"570\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"photoCaption\">Napoli striker Victor Osimhen may be able to show Chelsea where the goal is. <cite>Francesco Pecoraro\/Getty Images<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<h2>Paper gossip<\/h2>\n<p>\u2013 AC Milan is interested in the Lille striker <strong>Jonathan David<\/strong>, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.  THE <i>Rossoneri<\/i> are reportedly looking for an option who could succeed Olivier Giroud and are reportedly considering a move for the 23-year-old when the transfer market opens in January.  David has scored two goals in 10 Ligue 1 games this season.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Aston Villa looking to get rid of their winger <strong>Bertrand Traor\u00e9<\/strong> in January, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/wikidollar.net\/tag\/football\/\"   title=\"Football\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Football<\/a> Insider reveals.  The 28-year-old will enter the final six months of his contract in the new year and, having played little role in manager Unai Emery&#8217;s plans, the latter says the Villains want to move him away before they lose.  free transfer, with no plans to offer him a contract extension.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Recruiters were sent by Manchester <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/wikidollar.net\/tag\/united\/\"   title=\"United\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">United<\/a> to monitor the FC Porto goalkeeper <strong>Diogo Costa<\/strong>, reports A Bola.  The Premier League club are said to be able to make a move for the 24-year-old in January, but the Liga Portugal side are only willing to allow him to leave if his \u20ac75m release clause contract is respected.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Talks set to begin between Juventus and striker&#8217;s representatives <strong>Dusan Vlahovic<\/strong>, says Gazzetta dello Sport.  THE <i>Bianconeri<\/i> are keen to keep the 23-year-old on a contract that will secure his future there until the summer of 2027, with a meeting taking place this <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/wikidollar.net\/tag\/week\/\"   title=\"week\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">week<\/a> for initial discussions.  He would be considered a key part of manager Massimiliano Allegri&#8217;s project.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Several Saudi <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/wikidollar.net\/tag\/pro\/\"   title=\"Pro\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Pro<\/a> League players are being considered by Newcastle United, reports Teamtalk.  With Sandro Tonali suspended, the Magpies are hoping to find a short-term solution, and it appears they are interested in the Al Ahli midfielder. <strong>Gabri Veiga<\/strong> and the fulcrum of Al Ittihad <strong>N\u2019Golo Kant\u00e9<\/strong>.  Tonali is expected to return in August, which has seen manager Eddie Howe prioritize a star who can make it until the end of the season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Transfer Talk: Chelsea want Osimhen to solve attacking woes\u060c The summer transfer window is closed across Europe, but there are still moves afoot and plenty of gossip swirling. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumors, comings and goings and, of course, done deals! 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