“Osimhen to Chelsea” – Super Eagles star hints on Napoli star’s move to Stamford Bridge

Victor Osimhen has been linked with a move from Diego Maradona Stadium with Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, and Arsenal vying for his signature

Super Eagles midfielder John Ogu has ignited fresh transfer speculation after hinting at a potential move for Victor Osimhen from Napoli to Chelsea, Soccernet.ng reports.

Osimhen, who is currently at the center of intense transfer rumours, may be edging closer to a high-profile switch to Stamford Bridge.

The Napoli talisman has been linked with several top European clubs, but Ogu’s recent comments suggest Chelsea could be his next destination, adding fuel to the ongoing discussions surrounding his future.

The former Akwa United youth player took to his social media page to echo Fabrizio Romano’s famous “Here we go” phrase, widely recognised as a signal of an imminent transfer deal.

Ogu’s post, which reads, “[Victor] Osimhen to Chelsea. Here we go,” has garnered significant attention and raised hopes among Chelsea fans of a potential move.

Osimhen has long expressed his ambition to play in the English Premier League, with many believing he would want to follow in the footsteps of his role model, Didier Drogba, who made his mark at Chelsea.

However, Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations have complicated Chelsea’s efforts to sign the Nigerian international, with the club struggling to meet Napoli’s €130 million asking price and Osimhen’s salary demands.

With Romelu Lukaku, Raheem Sterling, and Ben Chilwell—three of Chelsea’s highest earners—linked with exits this summer, the club may soon be in a position to finance Osimhen’s transfer.

Moreover, Ogu and Osimhen share a close friendship, suggesting that Ogu may have some inside knowledge about the striker’s transfer situation.

This post was last modified on August 22, 2024 1:00 pm

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories. Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work. With a Bachelor's degree in English Language from Adeyemi College of Education and a Master's Degree in School Library and Media Technology from the University of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel in the field.

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