HERE WE GO: Osimhen transfer agreed, Nkunku role, Lukaku exit – Dream Chelsea attack after eight deals

During the time that passes between now and the Premier League start against Manchester City on August 18, Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea assault might undergo some changes.

It is possible that Romelu Lukaku may leave Chelsea this summer, but Victor Osimhen also has the possibility of joining Chelsea (Photo by Ivan Romano/Getty Images).

A little more than a week remains until Chelsea’s 2024/25 Premier League season begins, and they will make their debut against Manchester City. Even though the Blues will be playing host to the champions at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, August 18, there is still a great deal of work to be done both on and off the pitch.

During their preseason tours in the United States, the team coached by Enzo Maresca did not have the best of luck, as they were defeated in three of the five games that they played. In point of fact, the lone victory for the team came against Club America, while their only score against Wrexham was a tie. In spite of the fact that some of the performances were not even close to being ideal, it is important to remember that preseason is not about outcomes but rather about gaining as many minutes as possible and building up your fitness.

On Sunday, the west Londoners will play their final preseason friendly against Inter Milan. One week later, they will take on the team coached by Pep Guardiola. Now that Cole Palmer and Marc Cucurella have returned to training after an extended absence, Maresca will be eager to play a full strength team against the Italians. This is especially true now that they have both returned to training.

Nevertheless, it is not out of the question that new players will be brought in between now and the cutoff for the summer transfer window, which is located on August 30. There is ongoing speculation that the Blues are interested in acquiring a productive No. 9 player, and it is also expected that a number of forwards will leave the club over the next three weeks. In light of this, football.london has provided a comprehensive breakdown of what Chelsea’s ideal forward line may look like for the upcoming season.

As agreed upon, Victor Osimhen

For a considerable amount of time, Chelsea has been interested in the striker Victor Osimhen of Napoli. Due to the fact that the 25-year-old player still has two years left on his contract with Napoli, it is speculated that he may be leaving the club this summer. He has a reputation for being a finisher who is extremely dangerous.

The Athletic reported the previous week that negotiations are currently taking place for Osimhen to arrive in west London on a season-long loan that includes an option to buy. These discussions are taking place concurrently with permanent transfer talks for Romelu Lukaku. Despite the fact that Osimhen’s agent, Roberto Calenda, has refuted rumours of a loan deal, it is still possible that the Nigerian player would arrive on a permanent transfer.

Chelsea’s alternate transfer window includes the signing of Rafael Leao, the arrival of Osimhen, and the hijacking of Bayern Munich for £50 million.Osimhen, on the other hand, has a release clause that is little more than 115 million pounds, and Chelsea would like to bring that price down in order to make a trade happen. Because Paris Saint-Germain is also interested in the frontman, the transfer chiefs of the Blues may need to move quickly if they want to make a deal available to them.

Indicators of Samu Omorodion

Another striker who has been on Chelsea’s list of potential targets is Samu Omorodion. The Blues have reportedly reached an agreement with Atletico Madrid to purchase the 20-year-old player for a fee of £34.5 million, as reported by The Athletic.

It has been reported that the striker is in the process of signing a seven-year contract with the Blues. During the previous season, Omorodion was on loan at Deportivo Alaves, a club that competes in La Liga. While there, he scored nine goals and made one assist.

In his first season with the Blues, Nicolas Jackson made a strong impression, but it is possible that he was played more than was initially believed. Omorodion will provide instant competition for Jackson. It is asserted that the entry of Omorodion will not have any effect on the possible transaction involving Osimhen.

Roles played by Sterling and Nkunku

It would appear that Noni Madueke has secured the right flank position at Chelsea, and one would assume that this would mean that Cole Palmer would be shifted inside to the No. 10 position once he has regained his full health. The position of the left wing, on the other hand, is still up for discussion.

During Tuesday’s match against Real Madrid, Raheem Sterling started on the left side of the pitch. However, Mykhailo Mudryk came in to replace him in the second half. As a result of the failure of both players to set the world on fire, it is possible that Christopher Nkunku may be selected to play in Chelsea’s league opener against Manchester City.

Nkunku has experience playing on the left side of the field, and he could be given a succession of games to demonstrate his capabilities, despite the fact that his optimum position may be more centrally located. Nkunku is capable of scoring a great deal of goals if he is given the opportunity to do so, and Maresca does like it when his wingers cut inside.

The departure of Lukaku is one of six players

It is obvious that a few of the present members of the Blues squad need to be moved on, even though there is still the possibility that a few players will come at Stamford Bridge this summer. It is necessary for Chelsea to sell some of their offensive talent and send others out on loan. Chelsea has a large number of talented attackers.

Romelu Lukaku should be one of the first players that the west Londoners aim to move on from because the Belgian player has not been successful in his return to the club for a second time. The player, who is 31 years old, is rumoured to be of interest to Napoli, and the move might even be beneficial for Osimhen, who moves in the other direction.

In addition, Armando Broja does not have a future at Chelsea, and despite the fact that he was well and physically available, the Albanian player was not even named in the squad for the friendly match versus Madrid. Despite the fact that the attacker did not make an impact when on loan at Fulham during the second part of the previous season, the Blues should probably make an effort to find a permanent buyer for the 22-year-old striker.

There are also a few players that play in the attacking position who could perhaps profit from a loan move. Those players who fall into this category include Marc Guiu, David Fofana, Angelo Gabriel, and Deivid Washington. It is possible that they will benefit from consistent first team minutes somewhere during this campaign.