chelsea Perform well in the Premier League in the 2024/25 season and Enzo Maresca. One of the main reasons for this is that they are so ruthless in front of goal. The Blues have a lineup full of offensive firepower, and it can be said that they have performed well this season.

The west Londoner has scored 37 goals in the top flight Second highest after Tottenham Hotspur 39. In addition, the Blues also Created the second most chances with 61. Liverpool are the only team to score more goals, creating a total of 71 times.

Now, with the January transfer window quickly approaching, Maresca appears to be looking to add just more goals to his side as Chelsea have been linked with a new striker.

Chelsea could sign big-name striker in 2025

Entering the January transfer window, rumors about the Nigerian center have begun to spread again Victor Osimhen. The 25-year-old is currently on loan at Galatasaray from Italian giants Napoli and has enjoyed an outstanding season in Türkiye.

Now, According to reports from the African continentChelsea is one of the clubs willing to implement players’ release clauses at the end of the year and the beginning of the year. According to the report, the Blues have “showed significant interest” in signing Osimhen this winter.

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However, they’re not the only ones looking for his autograph. Premier League rivals Manchester United and French giants Paris Saint-Germain have also shown interest.

If the 25-year-old’s deal goes beyond the bottom line, he could cost a fortune, reportedly around £62 million. Although he is on loan to Turkey, there is a release clause in his contract that will give him the opportunity to leave and sign permanently with a new club if the new club meets the above amount.

How Osimhen compares to Nicholas Jackson

Chelsea are already devastating in front of goal and adding Osimhen to the attack could wreak havoc in the Premier League. The striker is simply lethal and has been in excellent form for Galatasaray this season, scoring goals Scored 12 goals in 15 games in all competitions.

However, the 25-year-old doesn’t just play for the Turkish giants. His record in Naples is outstanding.

Appeared 133 times Osimhen scored 76 goals and provided 18 assists for the Azzurri, averaging 0.71 goals and assists per game. He scored 31 goals when winning the Serie A title in the 2022/23 season in 39 games.

If the Blues sign Osimhen this winter, he will only add firepower to their offensive zone. Of course, their first choice striker is Nicholas JacksonHe has performed well under Maresca so far.

in 16 top-flight games In the 2024/25 season, the Senegalese forward has scored 9 goals and provided 3 assists. He has been a consistent goalscorer for the team and will never go more than two games without playing in the Premier League.

Perhaps Jackson’s best game in the top flight this season was away to West Ham United. He scored twice and provided an assist for Cole Palmer in a 3-0 win over their London rivals.

There will be great depth with both Osimhen and Jackson joining the club as compelling options. as Statistics via FBref Performances, they’re all great players. The Nigerian striker averages 1.07 goals per game in the league this season and 0.33 goals per shot on target. In comparison, Chelsea’s No. 15 averages 0.64 goals per game and 0.39 goals per shot on target.

Signing Osimhen can only be a good thing for the Blues. Not only will they signone of the best strikers in the world“As Joao Cancelo said, but they will bring good competition to Jackson and it will only make him a better player.

Maresca will have the tactical flexibility to choose to play with one or two centre-forwards, and his team will always score. £62m is a huge investment, but there’s certainly reason to believe it’s a good way to spend your money in January.

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