Didier Drogba has explained to Chelsea why they should sabotage a move for one of Erik ten Hag’s top targets as Manchester United is rumored to be in the market for a new striker in the January transfer window.
Drogba has explained to Boehly why Chelsea has to sign Osimhen, a £49 million target of Man United.
Didier Drogba has explained to Chelsea why Manchester United is preparing to make a deal for Victor Osimhen of Napoli. As he continues to shine in Serie A, the 23-year-old attacker has been strongly linked with a departure from the Italian powerhouses for some time.
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Osimhen, whose contract at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium expires in 2025, has made 10 appearances this season for Luciano Spalletti’s team and has directly assisted in 11 goals. His outstanding performances have helped Napoli open the season unbeaten and at the top of the standings.
The Serie A’s most prolific goal scorer in recent years has been the Nigerian international, and his strong start to the current campaign has increased demand for his talents.
The Manchester Evening News reports that the Red Devils are interested in Osimhen as they narrow down their list of potential targets for the January transfer season.
However, given the striker’s outstanding start to the season and his £49 million valuation, a transfer may prove challenging to arrange. As Mikel Arteta searched for a new talisman in the summer, Osimhen was supposedly on the verge of joining Arsenal.
A deal fell through, but the Gunners signed Gabriel Jesus in its place. Drogba has previously explained in great detail what all the hoopla is about, and the Nigerian is attracting a lot of interest in his services.
In October, during Napoli’s Champions League match against Ajax, Osimhen permitted teammate Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to take a penalty. The legendary Chelsea player tweeted: “That is an all-around striker. Unselfishness… the true meaning of “winning as a TEAM””
He later scored, in classic Osimhen form, and Napoli cruised to a 4-1 victory. It’s not surprising that Drogba has recently been linked with a move to the Premier League after receiving his support.
Roberto Calenda, the striker’s agent, stated to Radio Kiss Kiss in the summer that his client is eager to remain at Napoli despite the rumors. Declared Calenda “We are unaware of how many teams are interested in Osimhen at this time.
“However, the three steps are: who sells, who buys, and the player. But the boy, the lad and I had quite distinct ideas. Whoever mentioned a departure erred in their judgment.
Victor wanted to remain at Napoli and participate in the Champions League, which he and his teammates entered last year. Victor aimed to have a fantastic season at Napoli, competing in both the league and the Champions League.
He is bound by a lengthy contract to the Azzurri. Although the market is volatile, we intend to stick with Napoli and keep doing well.