Chelsea is reportedly contemplating a transfer move for Girona’s Artem Dovbyk as a short-term alternative to their primary target, Victor Osimhen.
Osimhen’s potential move to Chelsea in the current January transfer window seems increasingly unlikely following his recent contract extension with Napoli.
As per The Sun (via Teamtalk), the Blues are actively pursuing the possibility of securing Dovbyk’s services at Stamford Bridge this January.
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Dovbyk has showcased an impressive performance for Girona in La Liga this season, contributing 11 goals and five assists in 17 games.
Although Dovbyk’s contract with the La Liga club runs until 2028, potentially making him a costly acquisition, Chelsea sees him as a more financially feasible option compared to Osimhen.
Given Chelsea’s ongoing struggles in finding the back of the net this season, Dovbyk could serve as a valuable addition to their attacking options.
In related news, Mauricio Pochettino’s team has also been linked with Brentford’s Ivan Toney.