If you go by what we’re hearing from reporters with knowledge of what Chelsea’s plans are for this summer, a very common theme has emerged.
As we reported last week, the understanding at Sky Sports is that we’re no longer looking for a top of the range, elite striker. Nicolas Jackson’s impressive first half of the season has seemingly convinced decision makers at the club that a better strategy is to move for a younger player who can play a more complementary role, at a lower cost.
That means players like Liam Delap are right back in the mix, while others like Victor Osimhen, are no longer among the favourites.
Former Blue begs old team to splash the cash on elite Osimhen
We’re fine with that, but John Obi Mikel might now be. On his podcast today, be pointed out how much of a “sure thing” Osimhen would be, and how many good reasons there were to try and sign him.
“Listen, it will be really sad if we don’t get a player who supported us a kid and wants to play for this football club,” the former Chelsea midfielder said on his show.
“His idol is Drogba, he will want to break records, win us trophies, get us back to the top, come for Drogba’s records. I’m telling you that would be his mission. If the club chose not to pursue it.. then well fair enough, good luck to them, but the good thing about it is we know where we left it, we can literally pick the phone up and get him straight in the door. Get him in!”
He paints an appealing picture. After years struggling without a consistent number 9, the idea of this is so tempting.
