Chelsea were busy yet again in the transfer market this summer, spending around £200m on ten new players, plus bringing Jadon Sancho in on loan on deadline day.
However, one area of focus was the striking department for the Blues this summer, something they failed to address. This leaves Chelsea with Nicolas Jackson, and new signing, 18-year-old Marc Guiu, as the only out-and-out number nines.
Jackson made 44 appearances in all competitions for Chelsea last season, scoring 17 goals, providing six assists, and totalling 3,534 minutes played.
He's full of life and full of potential, but he's no Victor Osimhen…
Osimhen's failed move to Stamford Bridge
Fabrizio Romano broke the news that Osimhen's potential move to Chelsea had collapsed on deadline day, only for the Nigerian striker to agree a loan move to Galatasaray days later.
In the process, he agreed to a deal with Napoli that saw his release clause lowered to around £63m. So, perhaps a move could be revived for the striking sensation in the future?
Osimhen made 32 appearances for Napoli in all competitions last season, scoring 17 times and supplying four assists across 2,476 minutes played.
Non-Penalty Goals
0.50
Shots Total
3.47
Assists
0.12
Shot-Creating Actions
2.52
Progressive Carries
1.53
Touches (Att Pen)
6.48
Aerials Won
1.78
The Nigerian talisman could have offered everything the Blues are looking for, with an abundance of box presence, a clinical nature in front of goal, and an outstanding aerial threat.
Perhaps an option lies in the academy?
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