Chelsea are looking to sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli this summer.
The 25-year-old Nigerian international has been linked with the move to the Premier League in the past as well, and it remains to be seen whether the Blues can get the deal done.
According to David Ornstein from the Athletic, Chelsea are currently in talks to sign the striker on loan with an option to buy. The deal would see Romelu Lukaku head the other way on a permanent deal.
The 31-year-old Belgian international does not have a future at Chelsea and it would be ideal for him to leave the club permanently. He was on loan at Roma last season and he managed to score 21 goals in all competitions. He could be the ideal replacement for Osimhen at Napoli.
The Nigerian has proven himself in Serie A and he will be looking to try out a new challenge at this stage of his career. A move to the Premier League would be ideal for him. He scored 17 goals and picked up four assists last season.
It will be interesting to see if Chelsea can get the deal done. Negotiating player-plus-cash deals can often be complicated.
Chelsea will need to sign a quality striker if they are serious about pushing for trophies next season. They had two mediocre campaigns and they have not been able to score goals consistently. Signing a reliable finisher could make a world of difference for them.
The 25-year-old Napoli striker is regarded as a world-class finisher, and he will look to transform Chelsea in the final third. There is no doubt that he has the physical and technical attributes to do well in English football and he could be a key player for Chelsea.
Meanwhile, Lukaku will look to sort out his permanent future as well and focus on his football.
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