Why American fans should care about the 2025 Club World Cup

As USMNT boss, Pochettino opens doors for Latino players, fans

Vinícius Júnior’s imperfect conception

The best players, coaches & teams of the 21st century - ranked

The 25 best USMNT players of the 21st century - ranked

Man City's FFP blow: PL could be encouraged by UEFA revelation

CR7 sends emotional message as Portugal co-host World Cup

Oscar bids farewell to China after netting extraordinary sum

Ronaldo & Al-Nassr stars gifted BMW XM cars worth €155k

CR7 back in EPL? Club backed to make gamble

'Supporting him is not good for your health!' - Nunez torn apart

Man Utd urged to sign USMNT star capable of 'transforming' team 

City savaged after Haaland & three other players miss penalties with NO 'keeper

<p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="footballco-bet-betsense">{"type":"footballco-bet-betsense","data":{}}</script><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_d6e1e5da-7d9a-43d5-97e1-f4350a3cd7e3"}}</script><ul><li>Osimhen wants to leave Napoli</li><li>Targeted by Chelsea for new season</li><li>Former players in touch with striker</li></ul>

Victor Osimhen 'wants to come to Chelsea' with Didier Drogba and Jon Obi Mikel both in contact with 'fantastic' Napoli striker

Conference League

FC Astana

Chelsea

Serie A

Udinese

SSC Napoli

<p>Osimhen's future remains the subject of much speculation ahead of the final weeks of the summer transfer window. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/chelsea-boost-victor-osimhen-asked-leave-napoli-blues-target-loan-deal-striker/bltd92e383a2f960e7f#cs6d4041025b0aa2ce" target="_blank">The striker has asked to leave Napoli</a> and has been linked with a transfer to Chelsea in a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/chelsea-victor-osimhen-romelu-lukaku-loan-swap-deal-stroke-genius-blues-transfer-negotiators/bltdade51adae14daf6" target="_blank">deal that would see Romelu Lukaku</a> move the other way.</p><p></p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Chelsea have already <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/chelsea-set-sign-pedro-neto-wolves-clubs-agree-package-portuguese-winger/bltd91e4c4f6ae19991#cse20445e96a54808d" target="_blank">signed a host of players this summer</a>, including Pedro Neto, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Marc Guiu and Filip Jorgensen, but appear ready to continue their spending spree. Former players Didier Drogba and John Obi Mikel also appear to be trying to help the Blues land their top targets as both have been in contact with Osimhen already.</p><p></p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Mikel is confident Osimhen would be a hit at Stamford Bridge. He said: "We want somebody who can finish, score goals, the tap-ins. Someone like Erling Haaland. That’s something Victor Osimhen will bring to Chelsea. I hope that Chelsea fans will finally see him come to the club. I’ll make sure I send him those texts messages and calls, making sure Chelsea is his top priority! But it seems like he loves the club and wants to come to Chelsea. I’m sure he has all the big clubs wanting to sign him. I think if we can secure his signature it would be fantastic for the club. He’s somebody who will get us goals and that’s something that we need right now. A fantastic guy, fantastic human being and I really do hope he comes to the club and I’ll try my best to make sure that happens. Didier is also speaking to him, sharing his own ideas and what the club means to us. We all want to see Victor come to the club."</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I love the way Mikel Obi keeps marketing Victor Osimhen to Chelsea both personally and on social media, you will just know he’s a big fan both of the player and his former club, Chelsea. <a href="https://t.co/EgXk6qD6Wk">pic.twitter.com/EgXk6qD6Wk</a></p>— SportsDokita (Odogwu ☝️) (@Sports_Doctor2) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sports_Doctor2/status/1823331798106915295?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 13, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p><strong></strong></p>

WHAT MIKEL SAID

<p>Osimhen's agent has previously lashed out at speculation that the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/victor-osimhen-agent-furious-response-chelsea-transfer-rumours-napoli-striker-more-respect/bltf7091b3a461b84fb#cs178f5660e71e4760" target="_blank">striker could join Chelsea on loan</a> but a summer exit does appear to be on the cards. The striker will be hoping his future can be sorted out quickly with Napoli due to start their new Serie A season on Sunday against Verona.</p><p></p>

WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA

Victor Osimhen 'wants to come to Chelsea' with Didier Drogba and Jon Obi Mikel both in contact with 'fantastic' Napoli striker | Goal.com US

Didier Drogba and John Obi Mikel have been in touch with Victor Osimhen to try and persuade the Napoli striker to move to Chelsea.

Victor Osimhen &apos;wants to come to Chelsea&apos; with Didier Drogba and Jon Obi Mikel both in contact with &apos;fantastic&apos; Napoli striker