Chelsea's monumental Victor Osimhen decision should be obvious ahead of transfer swoop

Chelsea’s Clearlake ownership finally have an opportunity to make a huge statement and get all the club’s supporters on board. There is a real chance to put the cherry on top of what has been, to put it mildly, a frenzied transfer window.

Victor Osimhen has been strongly linked all summer, and with Napoli finally agreeing on a fee for Romelu Lukaku, Osimhen is essentially there for the taking. He’s at an age where he fits the Chelsea project perfectly.

Osimhen is a proven talent, and this is the way Chelsea were able to dominate in the past—by signing some of the hottest strikers in Europe. Last season, he scored 15 goals despite an injury-hit campaign. Before that, he netted 26 league goals and 31 in total as Napoli won the Serie A title in one of the most impressive campaigns in recent history. At just 25, he’s in his prime and ready to make an impact. He has Champions League experience and is exactly the type of signing that demonstrates the club’s level of ambition.

This is the kind of signing that will get fans off the club’s back. A quick glance at social media shows that everyone is eager for the Nigerian striker to come in and electrify Stamford Bridge.

On the field, Osimhen has all the attributes to be as elite in the Premier League as he’s been in Serie A. He’s fast, physical, and technically gifted, as evidenced by his dominance over defenders in the Champions League.

There has been some debate about what signing someone like Osimhen would mean for Nicolas Jackson’s development, but competition can only help Jackson thrive. Comfort is a dangerous thing, and the best athletes rise and improve when faced with heightened competition. Osimhen's arrival will not only push Jackson to improve but will also benefit someone like Marc Guiu, who has all the attributes to become a top striker.

Historically, Chelsea have always had at least two top strikers, a hallmark of the Mourinho era, ensuring that the quality level remains high even with squad rotations.

3 Added Minutes understands that Chelsea have shown definite interest, and talks are ongoing ahead of what is expected to be a grand finale to a summer that has seen the likes of Raheem Sterling frozen out while João Félix is now back in West London after an underwhelming five years at Atlético Madrid.

Enzo Maresca told 3 Added Minutes that he would only sanction a deal before the window closes if it genuinely improved the squad: “We are not going to sign just for the sake of signing—we will only do it when it improves us.” Well, few signings make more sense than bringing in a striker considered the ‘gunman.’

The talent in the team is monstrous, and the future looks bright, but a lethal striker is what’s needed to complete the squad and give the manager the tools to secure Europa League football and even challenge for Champions League qualification.