49erssports.com - Manchester United's plan to sign Victor Osimhen in 2023 faces a new challenge. Chelsea will reportedly compete with them for the Napoli striker's transfer.
Since last season, Osimhen has become a bone of contention for the top European teams. The striker's sharpness in Napoli's attack made many clubs fall in love with him.
One club that is reportedly interested in signing Osimhen is Manchester United. The team nicknamed the Red Devils wants to make Osimhen the successor to Cristiano Ronaldo in their team.
Reported by 90min, United have a tough competitor for the transfer of Osimhen. The striker is on Chelsea's transfer radar in 2023.
Check out the full Chelsea transfer maneuver below.
Find a New Striker
According to the report, Chelsea need a new striker in their team. This is because they will most likely part with Romelu Lukaku in 2023.
This is because Lukaku refuses to come back from Inter Milan. So Chelsea will most likely sell the striker.
On the other hand, Chelsea need a striker who can replace Lukaku. That is why Osimhen, who is considered to have a playing style similar to Lukaku, is a target for Chelsea in 2023.
Ready to Compete
Chelsea know that Osimhen is currently on Manchester United's transfer radar. But the Blues did not flinch.
They are optimistic that they can beat MU in the hunt for the striker. Because they dared to guarantee regular playing hours to Osimhen.
They are also ready to give him a large salary. So Chelsea hope Osimhen rejects United and goes into their arms.
Expensive price
Both Chelsea and Manchester United will get a bitter pill in the hunt for Osimhen. The price of the striker will certainly be very expensive.
Napoli are reportedly set to charge the striker at 150 million euros, with the two English giants reportedly unwilling to pay that much for the striker.