Chelsea in desperate need for Victor Osimhen

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Victor Osimhen of SSC Napoli celebrates after scoring the 0-2 goal during the Serie A match between Salernitana and SSC Napoli at Stadio Arechi on...Report have shown that Chelsea have identified Napoli striker Victor Osimhen as their number one target for the summer transfer window.

The Nigerian has been in superb form for Napoli this campaign. He has bagged 16 goals from just 14 Serie A appearances.

His form has caught the eye of many elite clubs but Goal claim that the Blues could be the front-runners to land him this summer.

Although the west London giants have spent a staggering €700m on players since last summer and the spending spree is set to continue.

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A new marksman is the priority for the next transfer window and Osimhen has been earmarked as the top target by Graham Potter.

Aside from the Blues, Manchester United have also been linked with the 24-year-old, who could be available for around €120m.

Meanwhile, Napoli are braced for Osimhen’s exit at the end of the season and have already started the process of finding a successor.

Udinese’s Beto is one of the players under their consideration.