Napoli star Victor Osimhen has emerged as a top target for scouts, and Chelsea are considering signing him next summer.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who was acquired from Barcelona late in the summer transfer window, has scored three goals in six games, which is more than respectable, but it is widely acknowledged that the 33-year-old will not be Chelsea’s long-term striker.
Romelu Lukaku is still on the books of the Blues, but sources say that manager Graham Potter and Chelsea do not intend to reintegrate the Belgian after his loan from Inter expires and will instead try to offload him permanently.
Scouts have been sent all over the world to compile a list of potential striker replacements in his place, and there have been glowing reports of 23-year-old Osimhen, who the Blues have previously shown interest in.
The international player from Nigeria has scored four goals in eight games this year, continuing his scorching form from the previous season, when he finished the 2021/22 Serie A season with 14 goals in 27 games.
Osimhen has been mentioned as a potential target, but Chelsea are not the only team interested in the Nigerian international; Bayern Munich is also rumored to be a fan.
Lille’s Jonathan David has impressed scouts, and Chelsea are considering other options because they anticipate fierce competition for Osimhen’s signature.
