Osimhen confirms Chelsea transfer stance with clear response on social media

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has dropped yet another hint that he could be open to a move to Chelsea.

The Nigerian forward has constantly been linked with a move to the Premier League following his sensational Serie A form. Arsenal and Manchester United have previously been credited as suitors, while Chelsea have also been rumoured to be interested in him.

The Blues have a new striker on their shopping list heading into the January transfer window, with Osimhen an option, while Sporting Lisbon’s Victor Gyokeres has also recently been linked. A supporter has also made an appeal on social media to the former to move to Stamford Bridge.

Taking to social media platform X - formerly Twitter - on Osimhen’s birthday, they wrote: “Happy Birthday Victor Osimhen, pls come and rescue Chelsea soon,” alongside an image of the striker as a youngster in a Chelsea shirt.

Osimhen then replied with two heart emojis, alongside a praying emoji. His social media activity is not the only hint that he has dropped recently.

The 24-year-old recently put pen to paper on a new contract with Napoli until 2026. A new release clause has been written into the deal that is worth over £100m.

He also revealed that he is looking to stay in Europe with his next move. Speaking on John Obi Mikel’s podcast, he said: “Of course. What was said was true, I had talks, in August that week was a huge one, a huge decision for me to take, but I actually put it in God’s hands.

“But the more I said no to these people [in Saudi Arabia] the more they increased it and increased it, it was literally like, ‘wow’, seeing these things.

“I spoke with the people in charge and we spoke about it with my club and we saw what we could do, we decided, me and them and I told them, ‘I like these people, I want to stay, I don’t think I want to leave for now’. They understand where I’m coming from but they never gave up until their own transfer window [closed].

“I said to them even before we played the first game of the season, ‘it’s done’, I really didn’t want to go back thinking, of course it’s a huge one, an amazing one that’s going to change my life but of course I had to make the decision that’s good for my career too. As much as we play football for money there’s more that comes with it.”

Osimhen has remained in good form for Napoli this season after firing them to the Serie A title last term. He boasts eight goals in 18 appearances in all competitions in 2023/24, while he hit an eye-watering 31 strikes last season.