Six-time EPL Champions rekindle Osimhen interest following stunning display vs Rwanda

Six-time English Premier League Champions, Chelsea, have rekindled their interest in Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker, Victor James Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports.

The 26-year-old forward has been in great form for club and country this season, and his quality was on display when the Nigerian National Team breezed past Rwanda in Kigali yesterday evening.

Osimhen scored a brace, and Chelsea, who were close to sealing a dealing for the Napoli loanee last season, have rekindled their interest in the highly-sought striker.

Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman in action for the Super Eagles of Nigeria against Rwanda. [Photo Credit/ Imago].

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As per Italian outlet, Il Mattino Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea are all interested in Osimhen, but a move to London appeals more to the Super Eagles star.

⚽️⚽️ Osimhen.@victorosimhen9 | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/b8XbdTOe06
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) March 21, 2025

The report revealed that the former LOSC Lille striker is currently waiting for the right offer to come forward, and he is said to harbour dreams of a move to the Premier League.

Victor Osimhen during the Turkish Superlig match between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce at the Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi Stadium on Feb. 24.[Photo Credit/ Imago].

The outlet believes Chelsea never gave up on Osimhen after their pursuit last summer. Instead, they only postponed their offer for him.

Enzo Maresca’s side are set to re-enter the race for the 2023 Serie A winner, but their chances will be further boosted if they finish in the Premier League top four. The Blues are currently 4th, although they’re just a point above Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.

It is believed Napoli are requesting a fee in the range of €75m to let go of the 2023 Serie A Golden Boot,

Victor Osimhen 45 of Galatasaray waves to the fans after the Turkish Super League match between Galatasaray and Adana Demirspor at Rams Park Stadium on February 9, 2025. [Photo Credit/ Imago].

With several clubs set to fight for Osimhen’s signature in the summer, every party interested in the former VfL Wolfsburg will need to bring their best foot forward. The lethal finisher was quizzed about his future destination after Nigeria’s win last night, but he jokingly fled the scene.

Fair play: #Nigeria talisman Victor Osimhen & Rwanda defender Ange Mutsinzi who plays for Azerbaijan top tier club Zira FK
NB: No apologies it started in Yoruba. I was casually talking to him about the shirt swap.
It’s @uwimaclarisse with the cheeky Man U & Chelsea question pic.twitter.com/Z4SNnnfXrU
— Oluwashina Okeleji (@oluwashina) March 21, 2025

In the meantime, the Super Eagles require Victor Osimhen to be fully focused on their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Warriors of Zimbabwe on Tuesday.

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