Chelsea could potentially secure the services of Victor Osimhen for a reduced price relative to Napoli’s current asking price by delaying the transfer until the following summer.

As reported by journalist Ben Jacobs in an interview with GiveMeSport, this is the case.

As the club considers the acquisition of a new striker, Chelsea are presently monitoring Victor Osimhen.

A January transfer appears extremely unlikely, however, considering the 24-year-old’s significance to Napoli. His goal total in eight appearances in Serie A this season is six.

Victor Osimhen could cost £100m next summer

Aurelio De Laurentiis, the president of Napoli, has reportedly always desired €150 million (£131 million) to €160 million (£140 million) for Osimhen (Jamesons).

Nevertheless, the journalist informed GiveMeSport that the amount is more likely to approach £100 million during the summer transfer window, given the elapsing contract of the Nigerian.

In 2025, Osimhen, who initially signed with Napoli from Lille in 2020, will become a free agent.

Indeed, in the current market environment. At this time, midfielders are not match-winners like Osimhen, who Folarin Balogun of AS Monaco recently described as a “world-class striker” in an ESPN interview.

Last season, the Nigerian international appeared in 32 league appearances for Napoli and scored 26 goals. Those goals not only contributed to his team’s victory margins but also propelled them to their first Serie A championship in 33 years.

Chelsea desires to return to that position by claiming the league championship; however, they cannot do so without a productive center forward.

In the Blues’ last two contests, Nicolas Jackson has had no difficulty finding the back of the net, scoring once against Manchester City and three times against Tottenham Hotspur.

If the 22-year-old can maintain this level of performance, Mauricio Pochettino and Chelsea may find him to be the solution.

However, if not, the club will likely be forced to purchase a player comparable to Osimhen.