Chelsea’s impressive start to the Premier League has shocked many pundits and blues fans alike after a hectic summer and boardroom friction between the owners.
The Blues are on a six-game unbeaten run in the Premier League and are yet to lose away from home under new manager Enzo Maresca. They are currently 4th in the Premier League with 14 points.
Despite Chelsea’s excellent start in the Premier League, former Chelsea forward Florent Malouda claims the signing of striker Victor Osimhen in January could turn Chelsea into a real title contender.
Victor Osimhen was close to joining Chelsea in the summer, but the deal did not materialize because of minor contract details. Following the disappointment, he joined Turkish side Galatasaray on loan. Osimhen has scored two goals in four appearances since joining Galatasaray.
What did Florent Malouda say?
He told Coin Poker: “We almost signed Victor Osimhen in the summer, and he is the type of player that would add extra quality to this Chelsea team.
“If there is an opportunity to bring him in in January, then I think the club has to look at it. From what I’ve read, he will cost less than the numbers that were quoted in the summer – the fee is reportedly in the region of £70m.
“Galatasaray would hate to lose him, but he’s a Napoli player, and the noises coming out of Naples recently indicate that her will be available in January.
“Chelsea should be competing for the world’s best players. Osimhen is in that category.
“You want to see the club add more quality to its team because that is what every ambitious club does, and his addition would bring Chelsea a step closer to the likes of Manchester City and Arsenal.
“It seems like the player wants to come to Chelsea. We’ll see if we can get him, but I would love the club to move for him because a lot of things can happen between now and January.
“There could be competition to bring him in – I would love to see the club working on a deal for him. Osimhen would be a great addition to the squad.”
Malouda continued: “I think Didier Drogba had a lot of nice things to say about him. He would have to write his own history, but of course there would be a lot of expectation and excitement [if he joined].
“I think the addition of Osimhen would send out a big message to the other top teams in the Premier League. If Chelsea signed him, then I think we could say for certain that his quality would put Chelsea right into the title race.
“If Chelsea can stay within touching distance of the top of the table, then adding Osimhen to the squad in January would give the fans and the club a really exciting second half to the season.”
This weekend will offer another proper test to Enzo Maresca’s side when they travel to Anfield to face Liverpool, who currently sit on top of the Premier League with 18 points.
