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Putting in another downbeat performance on Sunday afternoon as they slumped to a 2-0 loss at the hands of Everton, it is no secret that Chelsea are in the midst of an extended Premier League crisis.
Missing out on booking any kind of European finish last season and coming under a huge amount of scrutiny, there was plenty of optimism around Stamford Bridge over the summer that Mauricio Pochettino would be able to steady the ship in west London.
However, once again falling out the top-half of the Premier League table and needing a major miracle in their bid to book a European return, the former Tottenham boss has made it abundantly clear that he is expected to be backed during January’s transfer window.
Despite breaking a string of financial records since Todd Bohley’s takeover was confirmed last year, it has been suggested that Pochettino has a new striking star at the top of his January wishlist.
With summer recruit Nicolas Jackson failing to find any kind of fluidity since arriving at Stamford Bridge, we have taken a look at three of the all-star number nines that have been linked with a switch to SW6.
Victor Osimhen – Napoli
With Napoli storming their way to a first Serie A crown since 1990 last season, it was attacking talisman Victor Osimhen who certainly proved to be the difference maker in the Azzurri’s history-making campaign in Naples.
Bagging 26 Serie A strikes in his 32 appearances last season, the Nigerian international quickly gained a reputation as one of Europe’s most clinical marksmen.
However, while the Napoli hierarchy might have made it clear over the summer that they were unwilling to part ways with their record-breaking ace, it appears that Osimhen is keen on forcing a move away from the reigning Italian champions.
At the heart of a public battle with Napoli back in September and even threatening legal action against the Azzurri, Osimhen has continuously been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge over the past…
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Author : Tom Dunstan
Publish date : 2023-12-12 06:00:19
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