Chelsea are back in contact with striker Victor Osimhen, while we can confirm that rumours of him joining another big European club are well wide of the mark

Christopher Nkunku is ready to break out. The Chelsea striker is back to his best and able to carry the Blues.

With Napoli boss Antonio Conte making it clear Osimhen would not be brought back into his first-team squad, the 25-year-old secured a late loan move to Galatasaray, where he has two goals and three assists in four appearances.

Galatasaray's Nigerian forward #45 Victor Osimhen reacts during the UEFA Europa League 1st round day 1 football match between Galatasaray SK and PAOK FC at the Ali Sami Yen Sports Complex in Sisli, near Istanbul, on September 25, 2024. (Photo by Yasin AKGUL / AFP)

Chelsea had Victor Osimhen on their radar in the summer before he headed to Turkey on loan but a drop in his release clause could see the Blues return for a cut-price transfer

Napoli are reportedly prepared to sell Victor Osimhen in 2025, if their asking price is met, with Chelsea still linked to the Nigeria international. The Blues were heavily tipped for a move on the 25-year-old ahead of the 2024/25 Premier League season but no formal offer materialised.

Victor Osimhen remains very interested in playing for Chelsea and is weighing up a move to Stamford Bridge in January. Chelsea have been credited with a strong interest in Osimhen for a number of years and reportedly sent a delegation to Naples on deadline day to get a deal over the line for the striker ahead of the new season.