Former Chelsea and Arsenal defender William Gallas has backed his former team to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.
The 46-year-old has said that Osimhen would be a wonderful signing for the club as the Blues look for their next goalscoring forward.
Gallas told GamblingZone: “I think Victor Osimhen would be a wonderful signing for Chelsea. I don’t think a lack of Champions League football would make that much of a difference, he would just need to buy into the long-term project and vision of the club.
“He is the type of player that would suit the Premier League. Physically, he’s strong. He has a good height, and he is always running. He’s not scared to get involved in the physical side of the game.”
The Ex-Chelsea defender added: “Chelsea need a player like him. They need a player who can keep the ball and give the team the opportunity to get up the pitch. Chelsea will play with one striker next season, and they will need that striker to bring other players into the game as well as being able to stretch defences with pace.
“Everyone has seen what he is capable of. What he did for Napoli the season before last was exceptional. If there is even the slightest chance of signing him, then Chelsea must go for it. They need a player that can consistently score goals otherwise they will have the same problem as last season.”
Chelsea’s rivals keen on Osimhen
The Blues aren’t the only Premier League club that is keen on signing Osimhen with the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United also keen on the 25-year-old.
PSG are also in the running for the Nigerian striker as they are hoping to make an agreement that avoids the £110 million release clause that Osimhen has in his contract.
