Chelsea's Perfect Summer Transfer Plan: Thomas Tuchel Paves the Way for £132m Mauricio Pochettino Deal"

Chelsea’s recent performance against Arsenal has highlighted their need for a new striker, with Todd Boehly looking to invest in attack for next season. Despite deploying attacking midfielder Kai Havertz as a false nine and entrusting Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, the team’s goal scoring has been lacking, with only Wolves, Nottingham Forest, Everton and Southampton scoring fewer goals than Chelsea’s 31 among every team in the top flight. Christopher Nkunku’s imminent arrival at the end of the season is not seen as enough, and the team is in need of a prolific number nine. Chelsea’s performance in the final third has made it clear that improving the frontline at Stamford Bridge is at the forefront of the club’s recruitment process this summer. While Romelu Lukaku may provide an option after his loan spell with Inter Milan, Todd Boehly’s tendency to solve problems within the squad by splashing the cash means that a natural goalscorer is needed. Napoli’s Victor Osimhen is considered one of the most-in-demand talents in European football at present, with an impressive record in Serie A. The 24-year-old has scored 26 goals in 33 games this season and played a starring role in their journey to the Scudetto. Osimhen’s goals have attracted interest from around Europe’s top leagues, with Chelsea, Manchester United, and Bayern Munich all keen. Napoli has slapped a £132 million price tag on the Nigerian ahead of the summer transfer window, but recent revelations suggest that Chelsea could have the advantage. Sky Germany has reported that Man United is pushing for a move for Eintracht Frankfurt’s Randal Kolo Muani instead of Osimhen due to the significant amount they would save by moving for an alternative. French outlet L’Equipe has claimed Frankfurt will demand £89m for the France international, £41m less than Osimhen. Furthermore, Bayern Munich has reportedly given Chelsea the all-clear to sign the striker after cooling their interest. According to Florian Plettenberg, Thomas Tuchel’s side won’t pay more than €100m (£88.1m) for a striker in the summer, indicating that every move is leading to Chelsea landing the prolific goalscorer. Osimhen, who has already admitted that his hero is ex-Blues forward Didier Drogba, seems the perfect number nine to compete with Erling Haaland at Manchester City and drag Chelsea back into Europe. It is clear that Chelsea is in need of a natural goalscorer to make the next permanent manager’s job easier. The team’s performance in the final third has left much to be desired, and while Lukaku may provide an option, investing in attack for next season is necessary. Osimhen’s record in Serie A and his impressive performances for Napoli have made him one of the most-in-demand talents in European football, with Chelsea, Manchester United, and Bayern Munich all keen. While Napoli has slapped a £132 million price tag on the Nigerian, recent revelations suggest that Chelsea may have the advantage, with Man United pushing for an alternative and Bayern Munich cooling their interest. With Chelsea on the lookout for a prolific goalscorer, Osimhen seems the perfect fit to compete with Erling Haaland at Manchester City and lead the Blues back into Europe. Send a message.