According to reports, Chelsea are on the verge of signing Napoli forward Victor Osimhen as part of a sensational swap deal .
Unsurprisingly, have been at the centre of this summer s transfer drama, but they are yet to sign a new striker.
The addition of a new striker was one of Chelsea s priorities ahead of this summer s window as they are lacking a world-class forward.
Currently, Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson are their main options, but Chelsea could certainly do with signing another striker before this window closes.
The Blues were initially expected to sign Atletico Madrid youngster Samu Omorodion in a deal worth around £34.5m, but
With Atletico Madrid needing a sale to finalise the signing of Conor Gallagher from Chelsea for £34m,
But Felix s return to Stamford Bridge would see Chelsea sign another versatile attacker and they would still require a natural centre-forward.
With the Omorodion deal off, it s been widely reported that they are turning their attention to signing Nigeria international Osimhen.
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The 25-year-old has emerged as one of the best strikers in Europe in recent years. Napoli declined last season, but the prolific forward impressed as he scored 15 goals in his 25 Serie A appearances.
In recent windows, Osimhen has been priced out of a move to the Premier League and he has a £110m release clause in his contract.
However, Osimhen is actively pushing for a move elsewhere and Napoli have been in discussions with Chelsea in an attempt to reach a compromise as they are looking to sign Belgium international Romelu Lukaku.
And Chelsea are on the verge of signing Osimhen in a sensational swap deal , with two players set for Napoli .
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The report explains.
Ex-Blues boss Antonio Conte, now in charge at the Italian club, wants £97.5m Stamford Bridge outcast Romelu Lukaku, young £17m midfielder Cesare Casadei PLUS a further £39m to seal the transfer.
Nigerian hitman Osimhen, 25, wants to quit the Serie A side, while Belgian striker Lukaku, 31, is desperate to end his Chelsea hell after two years out on loan.
