Victor Osimhen is reportedly linked with a Chelsea move as Xabi Alonso prepares for his Stamford Bridge rebuild ahead of the new season

Chelsea Football Club are reportedly exploring a major summer move for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen as preparations intensify for the expected arrival of Xabi Alonso as the club’s new head coach at Stamford Bridge.

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The 27-year-old forward, who currently plays for Galatasaray, has continued his prolific form this season, scoring 22 goals in 29 starts and reinforcing his status as one of Europe’s most clinical strikers.

Osimhen’s representatives are understood to be assessing options across Europe, with a potential return to the Premier League emerging as a serious possibility.

Chelsea Football Club, who have long admired the Nigerian international, are said to view him as a key solution to their long-standing need for a consistent elite centre forward.

The anticipated arrival of Xabi Alonso is believed to be strengthening Chelsea’s appeal, with the Spanish coach expected to oversee a major squad rebuild aimed at restoring the club’s competitiveness at the top level.

Despite missing out on Champions League football, Chelsea remain in active discussions around potential attacking reinforcements, with Osimhen high on the list of targets.

Reports suggest Galatasaray would demand a fee in the region of €100 million to sanction a departure, reflecting the striker’s continued rise and impact in European football.

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While no agreement has been reached, sources indicate that talks are progressing behind the scenes, with a summer move increasingly viewed as a realistic outcome.