Six-time EPL Champions rekindle Osimhen interest following stunning display vs Rwanda

Six-time English Premier League Champions, Chelsea, have rekindled their interest in Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker, Victor James Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports.

The 26-year-old forward has been in great form for club and country this season, and his quality was on display when the Nigerian National Team breezed past Rwanda in Kigali yesterday evening.

Osimhen scored a brace, and Chelsea, who were close to sealing a dealing for the Napoli loanee last season, have rekindled their interest in the highly-sought striker.

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As per Italian outlet, Il Mattino Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea are all interested in Osimhen, but a move to London appeals more to the Super Eagles star.

The report revealed that the former LOSC Lille striker is currently waiting for the right offer to come forward, and he is said to harbour dreams of a move to the Premier League.

The outlet believes Chelsea never gave up on Osimhen after their pursuit last summer. Instead, they only postponed their offer for him.

Enzo Maresca’s side are set to re-enter the race for the 2023 Serie A winner, but their chances will be further boosted if they finish in the Premier League top four.

With several clubs set to fight for Osimhen’s signature in the summer, every party interested in the former VfL Wolfsburg will need to bring their best foot forward. The lethal finisher was quizzed about his future destination after Nigeria’s win last night, but he jokingly fled the scene.

In the meantime, the Super Eagles require Victor Osimhen to be fully focused on their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Warriors of Zimbabwe on Tuesday.