4 Strikers Chelsea Are Linked to After Dropping Interest in Super Eagles Star Victor Osimhen

• Chelsea have reportedly ended their transfer interest in Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen
• The Nigerian striker has a release clause of over £100 million at Napoli, which put the Blues off
• The Londoners have turned their attention to others, including two Premier League forwards

Chelsea will sign a new striker this summer, but it will not be Napoli forward Victor Osimhen after the Blues end their interest in the Super Eagles star.

Osimhen appeared to be a top priority target for the Blues all along, but the events of the last few days have confirmed that he will not be heading to Stamford Bridge.

According to The Athletic, the Londoners are unwilling to meet his £110.8 million release clause. They are also concerned about his injury record and suitability for new manager Enzo Maresca’s style of play, which is leading their attention elsewhere.

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Sports Brief looks at four strikers linked to the Blues since dropping out of the race for the Nigerian, as they hope to provide competition for Nicolas Jackson.

Strikers linked to Chelsea after Osimhen's withdrawal

1. Benjamin Sesko

The Slovenian forward has been on the Blues' radar for a while. According to Evening Standard, he has a release clause of £56mil, and Arsenal are also interested. Both teams await the final decision of the 21-year-old who scored 18 goals in all competitions last summer.

2. Artem Dovbyk

The 2023/24 La Liga Golden Boot winner is another number 9 the Blues are monitoring. The Ukrainian reportedly has a release clause of €40mil, and Girona is unwilling to discuss him with any club unless the total sum is paid. He scored 25 goals last season.

3. Dominic Calvert-Lewin

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According to Mail Sport, Everton forward Calvert-Lewin has emerged as a shock target for the Blues. The Englishman has a year left on his deal at Goodison Park. He scored seven goals in the Premier League last season, five of which came in the final weeks.

4. Julian Alvarez

News emerged that Manchester City striker Alvarez is willing to leave the Etihad Stadium this summer, and multiple clubs, including a top Premier League club, have shown interest. TyC Sports’ Gaston Edul named Chelsea the club, with City asking for around £70mil to sell the Argentine.

Chelsea deny Osimhen-Lukaku swap deal

Sports Brief previously reported that Chelsea ruled out the Osimhen-Lukaku swap deal and ultimately ended their transfer interest in the Nigerian forward.

The Blues are instead focused on moving on the big money flop Romelu Lukaku for £38mil this summer while in the market for a young forward to rival Jackson in their number nine position.