Deal 100% complete - Nigerian golden boy says yes to Chelsea £40m deal.

 Deal 100% complete - Nigerian golden boy says yes to Chelsea £40m deal.

Victor Osimhen to Chelsea: Blues major contenders to beat Manchester United in striker transfer battle

Napoli marksman has a childhood affinity with the Blues and grew up idolising Didier Drogba

Chelsea are strong contenders to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen this summer.

The 24-year-old is aware of interest from the Blues, who regard him as a primary target as they pursue another physical forward.

They believe the Nigeria international, who has scored 25 goals in 29 games this season, would allow them to compete with the firepower of Manchester City’s goal machine Erling Haaland.

Chelsea’s need is driven by a dismal season in front of goal. They have scored just 29 Premier League goals, more than only seven clubs in the division who all find themselves in a relegation battle. Kai Havertz is the club’s top scorer with nine goals in 36 matches across all competitions.

Manchester United are also interested in Osimhen. They sounded out Osimhen at Lille, before he joined Napoli, but are also keen on Tottenham striker Harry Kane, who has just 16 months to run on his current contract.