Glenn Hoddle has expressed his endorsement of Victor Osimhen, who is a target for Chelsea, suggesting that the Nigerian striker would excel in England should he choose to join a Premier League club this upcoming summer.
Despite Osimhen’s efforts, his Napoli team was unable to avoid elimination from the Champions League on Tuesday night against Barcelona.
The 25-year-old forward is anticipated to be in high demand during the transfer window and has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge to address Chelsea’s scoring deficiencies.
Having scored 13 goals in 24 appearances for Napoli this season, Osimhen is widely expected to depart the club at the conclusion of the season, having recently extended his contract until 2026 with a release clause of approximately £112 million.
Former Chelsea manager Hoddle opines that the Nigerian international is ideally suited to the rigors of the Premier League. Speaking on TNT Sports, he remarked, “He’s a Premier League player, judging by his style. But he’s regained his hunger. That’s the key thing. I believe he is now performing at his peak.”
“He possesses the determination, the mobility, and the desire to score goals. That’s the significant difference, his mindset.”
Considering Chelsea’s probable absence from Champions League competition next season, acquiring Osimhen would be a significant achievement if achieved.
Any potential acquisition of the Napoli striker by Chelsea would likely necessitate financial maneuvering, potentially involving the sale of several academy graduates, as well as a deviation from the club’s established wage structure.