Chelsea are reportedly leading the race for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen in the summer of 2024, although they are considering other attacking options as well.
One of their main rivals for the Nigerian star's signature is shifting their focus to a different type of forward, potentially Rafael Leao or someone similar to Kylian Mbappe.
Sources close to the situation suggest that the Blues have a strong interest in the 24-year-old and is prioritizing the acquisition of a traditional center-forward for the upcoming season.
Additionally, the West London outfit are said to be interested in two Premier League players, Ivan Toney from Brentford and Evan Ferguson from Brighton.
They are also keeping an eye on Feyenoord's Santiago Gimenez, who has had an impressive start to the season and is being monitored by several top clubs.
Nevertheless, Osimhen was reportedly deemed too expensive for Manchester United in the summer, which is why they pursued Rasmus Hojlund instead.
Thus, if the Serie A superstar makes a move to England, it appears that Stamford Bridge is the most likely destination. While there haven't been formal talks about the transfer yet, Chelsea are expected to discuss their transfer strategy soon, while the player's contract negotiations with the Naples club are said to have hit a roadblock.
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