Chelsea supervisor Enzo Maresca has responded to experiences linking the membership with Napoli striker Victor Osimhen and Atletico Madrid ahead Joao Felix, PUNCH Sports Extra experiences.
Maresca was cautious in his feedback about potential transfers whereas talking throughout his first pre-match press convention of the Premier League season forward of their 2024/25 week 1 with Manchester City on Sunday.
“The only thing I can say, I have to say the same: They are not our players, so it’s not correct to talk about a Napoli player or an Atletico Madrid player,” Maresca said.
The Blues have been closely linked with strikes for each Osimhen and Felix as they appear to bolster their assault for this season, with experiences suggesting they not too long ago had a €45m bid for Felix rejected by Atletico Madrid.
With the latest acquisition of Pedro Neto from Wolves for £51.3 million, their ahead line appears well-stocked with the likes of Raheem Sterling, Mykhailo Mudryk, Cole Palmer, Noni Madueke, and Christopher Nkunku. However, Neto’s harm considerations indicate Maresca should rigorously handle his workload, leaving room for hypothesis about additional additions.
Osimhen has lengthy been rumoured as a prime goal for the London membership, with two of their legends, Mikel Obi and Didier Drogba, reportedly attempting to persuade the Nigeria striker to maneuver to Stamford Bridge.
“We want somebody who can finish, score goals, the tap-ins. Someone like Erling Haaland,” Mikel mentioned not too long ago. “That’s something Victor Osimhen will bring to Chelsea. I hope that Chelsea fans will finally see him come to the club.”
The 25-year-old Osimhen has impressed in Serie A, profitable the Capocannoniere within the 2022/23 season with 26 targets. His arrival might lastly remedy Chelsea’s long-standing points up entrance.
While Maresca refused to be drawn on particular switch targets, his coy response suggests Chelsea’s enterprise might not be completed this window as they appear to mount a title problem.
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Despite Napoli initially demanding Osimhen’s full launch clause of £113 million, experiences counsel the Italian facet could take into account a swap deal involving Romelu Lukaku, Cesare Casadei, and extra money, given new coach Antonio Conte’s curiosity within the former.