According to the Telegraph,  the Blues want the Nigeria international, 24, to bolster their forward line after a lukewarm start to the season.

Napoli chairman Aurelio Di Laurentiis is expected to demand more than £100million and that could scupper a January deal.

Mauricio Pochettino wants to add a centre-forward to his squad, with Osimhen at the top of his list after his three seasons in Serie A.

Chelsea is expected to finalize their January transfer plans in mid-December

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