“He will put Chelsea back to winning contenders” – Todd Boehly on the verge of completing 70-goals WORLD RECORD SIGNING
Former Everton manager Keith Wyness claims that Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly is on the verge of pulling off a massive transfer coup with the possible signing of Victor Osimhen.
According to Wyness, Boehly’s most successful transfer to yet would be the arrival of Osimhen at Stamford Bridge, during an interview on Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast.
After leading Goodison Park as CEO from 2004 to 2009, Wyness now runs a football consultancy that provides elite clubs with advice. He thinks Osimhen’s arrival will help Chelsea finish in the top four.
The 25-year-old Nigerian striker joined Napoli from Lille in 2020 and has since made 133 appearances, scoring 76 goals.
“It could come right for Chelsea if that transaction happens, and it looks like it’s going in the right way,” said Wyness.
He emphasized that Osimhen’s potential impact could spark a competitive race for the Golden Boot with Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, adding, “I’m hoping he will come and kick off a bit of a race with Haaland for the Golden Boot. That would be fantastic for the Premier League and superb for Chelsea.”
Chelsea are reportedly negotiating a cash-plus-player deal that would see Belgian forward Romelu Lukaku head to Napoli in exchange for Osimhen.
“Osimhen would have to aim for 20 goals, and that would put Chelsea back into the reckoning for the top four,” Wyness asserted.
He also highlighted the broader impact Osimhen could have on the squad, stating, “It would inspire the other players in the squad, the likes of Mudryk. Osimhen could improve their performances too.”
Wyness concluded with a pointed remark about Chelsea’s recent transfer strategy under Boehly’s leadership, suggesting that the club may finally be addressing its needs effectively.
“Finally, Todd Boehly may be getting a big transfer right and throwing money at the right area – rather than wasting it,” he said.
As Chelsea fans eagerly await further developments, the potential signing of Osimhen represents a beacon of hope for a return to their competitive best in the Premier League.