Petit: Why Chelsea should not sign Osimhen

Former Chelsea midfielder Emmanuel Petit says this is not the right time for his former club to sign Victor Osimhen

Chelsea have been linked with a January move for the Nigerian who netted 26 goals to inspire Napoli to their first Scudetto in 33 years.

He was also the first African to top score in the history of the Serie A with his 26 goals in 32 appearances last season.

Petit however believes Chelsea should not move for the 24 year old midfielder and gives his reasons.

‘Chelsea to sign Osimhen? I wouldn’t describe any transfer rumours as stupid as it’s always good to consider players who can bring a different edge
to the team. Chelsea have so many players, however, and I think they should stick to what they have.

‘Chelsea have a lot of defenders and forwards, but I would say that Chelsea are missing one player who can play in the middle. Jackson is getting better step
by step as a center-forward, and I think people should wait a bit and see how this team develops. We’ll see the real Chelsea in a couple of weeks!

‘They already have Jackson and Nkunku is coming back soon.

”More arrivals – like Osimhen – would mean more problems for Pochettino to decide on a fixed starting 11! I also have no idea how you’d manage Jackson,
Nkunku, and all of the other attacking players if another striker arrived. They’d all be fighting for the same position!

‘Chelsea should keep their money and stick to their team. They have so many quality players and they have a big season ahead.

‘The club should be patient and stop trying to achieve overnight success! That will just add more problems in the dressing room and add more egos into the
team! Chelsea have the players to get them out of their situation, but they need time for that to happen,’ he told King Casino Bet.