“We have decided to make signing him our top priority next transfer window. He’s the one that can take us to where we need to be at. Signing Kylian Mbappe is just going to come with a lot of complications so we have shifted our focus to this top tier striker” – Chelsea has reached a verdict on their January pursuit of a 24-year-old attacker.

Chelsea has been considering a move for Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, but the club has reportedly decided to abandon their pursuit in the January transfer window.

Napoli’s €150 million asking price for the 24-year-old striker is deemed too high for Chelsea’s budget.

However, the possibility of revisiting the pursuit at the end of the season remains open.

Osimhen’s impressive goal-scoring record of 31 goals last season played a key role in Napoli’s league title victory.

Despite facing recent goal-scoring challenges, Chelsea, with their talented squad, refrains from pursuing Victor Osimhen in January due to Napoli’s high valuation.

The club might revisit the pursuit in the summer, especially if Champions League qualification brings additional funds, making Osimhen a potential priority signing for the Blues.