They spent a lot of trouble in Todd Boehly’s first season as the club’s boss, but all along they beat around the bush. The problem is evident to everyone – Chelsea have not had a proper striker since Diego Costa left in 2017. Mauricio Pochettino understood this immediately, so he allegedly told his new employers to bring him a centre-forward. Ambitious Boehly went for one of the most expensive straight away – Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, reports the respected Guardian.It won’t be an easy task, although the Blues have been following the scorer of 23 league goals in Serie A for some time. Osimhen could also be remembered for his goal against Chelsea in 2019 when he was still playing for Lille.🚨 Chelsea are lining up an ambitious move for Napoli’s Victor Osimhen.#CFC(@JacobSteinberg & @guardian_sport) pic.twitter.com/dkPJel7cKb— Chelsea Dodgers (@TheBlueDodger) May 15, 2023 The problem is that Napoli boss Aurelio de Laurentiis is a tough negotiator and it is pretty clear that the 24-year-old striker will not be released without compensation of at least 100,000,000 euros. He will definitely try to get more out of the English side.De Laurentiis also has the advantage that Chelsea are not the only bidder. Bayern Munich, as have Manchester United, have been mentioned, although Tottenham’s Harry Kane remains their top target.On the other hand, Chelsea will first have to see what will happen with Romelu Lukaku, whose loan to Inter expires, and the Nerazzurri do not have the money to buy him. It is not yet known whether Pochettino sees him in his plans, and the same applies to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, so it is assumed that the Blues will have to take him in as well.Of course, Osimhen is not the only option. Inter’s Lautaro Martinez is also being discussed, as is Ivan Toney, the problem is that the Brentford forward could be ruled out of the mix by a potential suspension for breaking the rules and sports betting.##NAJAVA_MECA_7261632##The striker is certainly not the only request of Pochettino, who should sign a three-year contract with the Blues at any moment. Pochettino is looking for both a goalkeeper and a central midfielder.Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez, Brentford’s David Raya and Inter’s Andre Onana are in competition for a position between the posts. For the midfield, Brighton’s Alexis MacAllister and Moises Caicedo, whom Chelsea also wanted in January. West Ham’s Declan Rice is of interest to everyone, but he appears to be closer to Arsenal and Manchester United.Before all that, Chelsea will have to sell, because they spent fabulously in the last two transfer windows. Mason Mount is likely to go, as his contract expires next summer and there is no indication that he will extend it. There is speculation that he could go to Liverpool, although Pochettino would prefer to keep him. In the summer of 2024, Mateo Kovačić also remains without a contract, he is followed by Manchester City, Manchester United and Bayern.
