DONE DEAL: Chelsea could supercharge Palmer with move for £103m goal-scoring “machine”

Chelsea supporters have had to put up with another dreadful season of false dawns and subpar performances,

despite some initial optimism following an outstanding preseason campaign and the appointment of Mauricio

Pochettino.

Though the Blues are enjoying a three-game winning run in all competitions, they are currently tenth in the Premier

League and closer to relegation than first place.

 

The team’s inability to convert opportunities is one of the biggest issues at Stamford Bridge, therefore supporters

should be happy about Victor Osimhen of Napoli, who has recently been linked to a move to west London.

 

The Nigerian superstar is Chelsea’s top transfer target for 2024, according to rumors in Italy via Football Transfers,

and they are completely unaffected by the new contract he signed at the end of 2023.

According to the article, the Blues actually see the €120 million (£103 million) release clause in Osimhen’s most

recent contract as an invitation to make an offer from the Serie A winners, who are preparing a “big summer assault”

with Todd Boehly and company.

Journalist Mina Rzouki has nicknamed the goal-scoring “machine” and “Naploli’s heart and soul”—they might just

be worth it for the west Londoners, even if it would be another absurdly costly deal.

Moreover, Chelsea should only need to consider the possibility of Osimhen and Cole Palmer playing together to be

persuaded to replenish their apparently limitless financial reserves.

For Chelsea supporters, the season hasn’t been all that great, but at least one thing has gone right: Palmer, a former

Manchester City young player, has joined the team.

In his 12 Premier League starts, the 21-year-old has already netted eight goals and contributed four assists; if his

colleagues were more proficient, he would have amassed far more of the latter by now.

Nicolas Jackson has been the main striker for the Blues this season. Although the Senegalese international has

scored seven goals in the league so far, he could have scored many more if his finishing had been better.

The similar issue has been present with Armado Broja, the Blues’ reserve striker, who has scored twice this season

despite looking strong at times.

When comparing the Chelsea pair’s underlying figures to Osimhen’s, it becomes even more difficult to overlook how

poorly they finish during games.