Former Chelsea midfielder Mikel John Obi has shared encouraging hints he’s had over the potential switch of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen to the Blues.
Mikel was a star participant for Chelsea and Nigeria for a few years throughout his enjoying days, and it appears he’s maybe now proving influential for the west London giants within the switch saga involving his fellow countryman.
Osimhen has shone throughout his time in Serie A and it might be thrilling to see him within the Premier League, with Chelsea certainly in want of an improve on Nicolas Jackson, whereas Armando Broja is definitely extra prone to go away the membership than to have a daily function within the first-team any time quickly.
Discussing the Osimhen scenario, Mikel spoke on beIN Sports activities, as per the video clip under, about his involvement in speaking to Osimhen about life at Chelsea, whereas he additionally made it clear that it is a signing his previous membership wants, in his opinion…
“It is 60/40 in favour of him coming”@Mikel_John_Obi tells @richardajkeys and Andy Grey in regards to the deal that COULD occur to convey Victor Osimhen to Chelsea!#beINPL #CFC pic.twitter.com/g3056rPFfi
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_EN) August 17, 2024
Osimhen may certainly play for plenty of high golf equipment round Europe, and in a manner it’s shocking we haven’t seen him transfer but, with lower than two weeks left of this summer time’s switch window.
This might maybe be encouraging for Chelsea, and their followers will probably be delighted that Mikel can also be having a phrase in his ear in regards to the potential transfer to Stamford Bridge.
Osimhen switch: What Mikel has stated
“The membership, I feel, desire a confirmed goalscorer and that’s no disrespect to Nicolas Jackson. Final season he did properly however I feel we’d like extra,” Mikel stated.
“We’ve had a couple of textual content messages right here and there. I’ve instructed him how good the membership is and what a unbelievable place it’s to enhance.
“He’s which is encouraging. He desires to return to the membership. Chelsea is an enormous membership and he wish to comply with within the footsteps of different Nigerians to play for Chelsea.
“I feel it’s 60/40 in favour that Osimhen comes, I feel so, he desires to return. I feel there must be a straight swap as a result of Napoli need (Romelu) Lukaku.”
