Market: Chelsea enters the race for Victor Osimhen

The battle for Victor Osimhen is taking on a new dimension. According to Soccernet, Chelsea has entered the race for the Nigerian forward, currently playing for Galatasaray. However, the Istanbul club does not plan to sell their star cheaply and has reportedly set his price at 150 million euros, an amount that could deter more than one contender.

This news comes as Eric Chelle, the coach of Nigeria, recently explained Osimhen’s absence from the Super Eagles’ friendly matches against Poland and Portugal. “Victor Osimhen will not participate in our friendly matches against Poland and Portugal. A transfer is under discussion, and I preferred that he stay with his family. When a player is not fully focused, it is not advisable to send him onto the pitch,” the Nigerian coach explained.

These statements have quickly fueled speculation about the future of the former Napoli striker. However, Osimhen has sought to clarify his coach’s remarks, stating that they were taken out of context. While several major European clubs are closely monitoring his situation, the Nigerian international remains one of the most sought-after strikers on the market. It remains to be seen whether Chelsea will be willing to meet Galatasaray’s financial demands to secure his services.