Former English worldwide Shaun Wright-Phillips has weighed in on Chelsea’s potential pursuit of Tremendous Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng studies.
The Napoli-owned ahead has been linked with a number of switch strikes away from Naples. Though a European deal didn’t materialise in the course of the 2024 summer season switch window, Osimhen secured a season-long mortgage to Turkish champions Galatasaray.
Regardless of the rumours of Chelsea’s renewed curiosity within the Nigerian striker, Wright-Phillips believes the transfer is pointless, citing the spectacular performances of Nicolas Jackson, who’s presently main the road for the Blues.
“I believe Victor Osimhen can be a prime participant within the Premier League, however I wouldn’t essentially say that the striker place is the place Chelsea must be prioritising within the subsequent few switch home windows,” Wright-Phillips informed Sportscasting.com, as quoted by Metro.
The previous Queens Park Rangers participant argued that Chelsea’s largest problem lies of their defensive frailties fairly than attacking choices.
“They let Thiago Silva go, however they didn’t substitute him. I believe they want extra expertise in defence fairly than within the striker place proper now. They don’t seem to be struggling to attain targets. That isn’t an issue for them proper now. The issue is they’re conceding targets. If they will lower a few of these errors, then once more, we see a distinct Chelsea,” he added.
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In the meantime, Manchester United are additionally reportedly looking for a striker to strengthen their assault, with the futures of Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee unsure.
The Pink Devils are anticipated to compete with Chelsea and different golf equipment for Osimhen’s signature in the course of the 2025 summer season switch window if Chelsea stays within the prolific ahead.
