According to Footballinsider via Caughtoffside, Chelsea may need to offload some of their first-team players next summer to finance the acquisition of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen. The Blues are reportedly close to breaching Financial Fair Play Rules due to their ambitious transfer plans, including potential signings like Osimhen, Moisés Caicedo, and Enzo Fernández.
Napoli’s recent announcement of Osimhen’s €130 million release clause has intensified Chelsea’s need to take decisive action to secure their long-term targets. However, stiff competition from clubs like Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, and Arsenal adds to the pressure on Chelsea in their pursuit of the Nigerian international.
With a pressing need for a striker, Chelsea views Osimhen as their primary target. The 2023 CAF African Player of the Year’s impressive record of 72 goals in 123 all-competitions since joining Napoli further bolsters his appeal to the Stamford Bridge outfit.
As Chelsea navigates the complexities of their transfer strategy, the potential departure of key players could pave the way for Osimhen’s arrival and reinforce the club’s attacking options.
