By Ola Kay
The news making rounds about Victor Osimhen’s potential move to Chelsea FC has been given a philip following a social media post by a fellow Nigerian international, John Ogu
The Super Eagles midfielder, John Ogu, who took to his X with a message that got many warmed up.
This announcement caught the attention of football fans, based on Ogu’s reported friendship with Osimhen and his use of the phrase popularised by renowned transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano.
Osimhen, the 25 years old popular Nigerian striker has been an outstanding player for Napoli since joining the Italian club.
For instance, Osimhen impressive goal-scoring record and dynamic playing style made him one of the most sought-after forwards in European football, with several top clubs reportedly interested in securing his services.
Since the striker informed Napoli about his desire to leave this summer, the Chelsea FC have been interested on the African Footballer of the Year
The Blues, under new ownership and management, have been actively rebuilding their squad, and the addition of a world-class striker like Osimhen would undoubtedly bolster their attacking options.
However, any potential deal for the Nigerian had been hampered by the substantial release clause added to his contract by the dethroned Serie A champions, Napoli.
But while Ogu’s tweet has certainly fuelled excitement among Chelsea supporters and Nigerian football fans, neither the Premier League side nor their Italian counterparts Napoli, and Osimhen have confirmed this potentially blockbuster transfer.
Until then, this remains an intriguing piece of speculation that highlights the often unpredictable nature of the football transfer market.
Meanwhile, as the Victor Osimhen transfer saga enters another stage following Ogu’s post, Napoli have already switched attention to another striker eligible for Nigeria as a possible replacement.
New manager, Antonio Conte, is looking for a swift resolution to his attacking problem after a difficult start to life at Diego Armando Maradona Stadium after he sidelined star forward Osimhen
As the star footballer is being expected to leave this summer, Napoli have reportedly consulted Atletico Madrid’s Samu Omorodion, the 20-year-old who is eligible to play for the Super Eagles as a possible replacement for the unsettled club icon.
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