Five players Chelsea could offer Napoli to complete Victor Osimhen transfer

Chelsea may have found the perfect way to sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli in this summer's transfer window. The Blues have been continually linked with the Nigeria international in search for an answer to their significant goal-scoring woes.

Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku were acquired ahead of the 2023/24 campaign although both have struggled. While Nkunku has been plagued by injuries, the pressure has been on Jackson to deliver and even though he has struggled at points, the Senegal international netted his 15th goal of the season against West Ham.

Even though Jackson has been among the goals in recent weeks, Chelsea could still look to sign Osimhen. Having signed a new contract, a £113million release clause was made active but the Blues may have found an attractive way around that for Napoli.

With that in mind, here are five players the Blues could look to include in a player-plus cash deal to bring Osimhen to Stamford Bridge.

The most likely permanent exit this summer is Romelu Lukaku and a move to Napoli would provide the Serie A side with an immediate Osimhen replacement. Loan spells back in Italy at Inter and AS Roma have followed his 2021 transfer to Chelsea and another season there is likely.

According toGianluca Di Marzio, Chelsea are hopeful of including Lukaku in a potential swap deal to sign Osimhen. The Belgium international has scored 19 goals this season and is very clearly comfortable when playing his football in Italy.

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Another arrival from Serie A was Cesare Casadei but he has struggled to make an impact despite starring