chelsea Approaches have been made over the signing of a highly-rated striker who has been compared to the Galatasaray star Victor Osimhen,after Enzo MarescaA late-summer move to bring in the Nigerian failed.

Chelsea draw up forward shortlist after Victor Osimhen deal collapse

Late in the summer transfer window, Chelsea in late talks to sign Osimhen from Napolibut the move failed to materialize.

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He has been in top form this season.

Chelsea were snapped up by Saudi Arabian Professional League side Al-Ahli for his services, but both clubs were unable to agree a fee and terms for Osimhen, who later decided to join Super League champions Galla on loan. Tassare for one season.

The African superstar’s rumored deal with Galatasaray includes break clausemeaning certain interested teams, including Chelsea, could choose to activate it and acquire Osimhen in January.

According to reliable reporters Simon PhillipsThe 25-year-old remains on Chelsea’s 2025 striker shortlist alongside the likes of Liam Delap, Victor Chokeres and Victor Boniface, but it’s unclear whether they are keen He was brought in in January.

Nicholas Jackson is in fine form up front and Chelsea are currently the leading team Premier LeagueChristopher Nkunku and Cole Palmer both have double-digit goals in all competitions.

That being said, if Chelsea move for him in the summer, there’s every reason to believe Osimhen would be keen on a move to Stamford Bridge.

"I know what Victor wants," The former Chelsea midfielder said: John Obi Mikel Osimhen was keen to join Chelsea earlier this year.

“Both parties have really played their part in getting the deal done and I commend that because I can see their ambition now in terms of where they want to take the club and Victor, on his part, really wants to come to the club. Bar.”

The desire to join Chelsea is clearly there, but the BlueCo might not even choose to return in his direction next year. Maresca’s side have a number of different options, one of which is the RB Leipzig starlet Benjamin Sesko.

Chelsea bid to sign Cesco rejected In the middle of the summer window, the Slovenia international, who played alongside Manchester United and Arsenal (Fabrizio Romano), chose to stay and signed a new contract with Leipzig.

Cesco’s new contract is rumored to include a new release clause £63 millionand he has apparently reached a gentleman’s agreement that he can leave Leipzig in 2025 or 2026.

The 21-year-old’s departure is very likely and journalist Rudy Galetti has now shared an update on his future, which involves Chelsea.

In fact, writing for TEAMtalk, he stated Chelsea have made contact to sign Sesco from Leipzigas they hold talks with agents and intermediaries for a number of forward targets who they believe could strengthen their attacking options.

“Benjamin Cescó is one of the top young talents in the game and has huge potential to become a top player,” Manchester United’s interim recruitment director says Christopher Wavellformerly of Leipzig.

“He has all the qualities to do it. He is extremely fast, extremely leaping and very strong in the air. Benjamin is a real goalscorer and although he is 1.95m (6’4”) tall, his Very maneuverable and technical. His ability makes him a special player with a special profile. “

interestingly, football transfers Sesco is also said to be a striker “similar” to Osimhen.