Chelsea suffer setback in race to sign Victor Osimhen's rival

Chelsea suffer setback in race to sign Victor Osimhen's rival

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 17:01 - 22.03.2024

Chelsea identified an alternative to Napoli's Osimhen but may now need to look elsewhere for a new striker.

Chelsea will reportedly abandon their chase for Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez as he is set to sign a new contract with the Serie A leaders.

According to TEAMtalk, The Blues had hoped to land Napoli's Victor Osimhen but the price point has reportedly been a stumbling block.

Chelsea suffer blow in pursuit of Martinez

Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez

The club then turned their attention to Martinez whose contract expires in 2026 but a new deal will scupper those plans.

Martinez has scored 26 goals in 36 games for Inter this season.

 The Blues have struggled to score goals consistently, and they need to bring in an upgrade on Nicolas Jackson.

The former Villarreal attacker has been unable to live up to the expectations since the move to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea will need to improve in that department to get back into the top four and compete for major trophies in the coming seasons.

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