“His performance has been underwhelming and he’s not worth his huge price tag. Mauricio Pochettino made a huge mistake in signing him and now he can correct that mistake by selling him and using that funds to acquire the striker we need in our team.” – A Chelsea icon believes the club may need to offload a high-profile acquisition to finance a costly move for a striker.

Chelsea legend Pat Nevin has indicated that securing a top striker like Victor Osimhen won’t be straightforward and might necessitate a significant sale, potentially involving recent recruit Mykhaylo Mudryk, to fund a deal for the Napoli forward.

The Blues, facing challenges this season, are in need of a prolific scorer, and Osimhen could provide an upgrade over inconsistent young talents like Nicolas Jackson and Armando Broja.

Osimhen’s impressive performances in Serie A make him a sought-after target for top European clubs.

Given Mudryk’s underwhelming performances so far, Nevin’s suggestion to consider cashing in on a big name like him to finance a move for Osimhen, who aligns more with Mauricio Pochettino’s current needs, seems reasonable.

Nevin acknowledged the high cost associated with acquiring top-quality strikers and pointed out Chelsea’s history of generating funds by selling players like Mason Mount and Mateo Kovacic.

In his view, while such decisions may not sit well with fans, they are part of the business side of football.

“A number of teams would be keen on Mudryk! I’m not suggesting Chelsea should offload him, but if they aim to bring in a striker of Osimhen’s caliber, some player sales might be necessary.”

The unfolding of this situation will be intriguing, considering Chelsea’s potential need to streamline their squad.

There’s likely to be substantial interest in Mudryk, and numerous European clubs might see value in providing the 22-year-old with another opportunity to showcase his abilities at the highest level.