Chelsea currently sits in the tenth position in the Premier League after completing nine matches. Mauricio Pochettino’s squad has secured victory in three of these matches while losing three.

Simultaneously, Chelsea remains an active participant in the race to acquire the services of Napoli’s forward, Victor Osimhen. Additionally, the London club has expressed interest in securing the talents of Alessandro Bastoni, the defender from Inter Milan.

Fabrizio Romano, a reputable transfer expert, reports that Chelsea is maintaining a keen interest in Victor Osimhen. The future of the Napoli striker remains uncertain, and a potential move in 2024 is plausible.

Chelsea is actively searching for a successor to Romelu Lukaku and has Victor Osimhen on their radar. Recent reports have suggested that Osimhen has agreed to join Liverpool.

However, Romano has refuted these claims in his column for Caught Offside, affirming that Osimhen has yet to make a decision regarding his future.

Romano explained, “Another player we should keep an eye on in 2024 is Victor Osimhen. I’ve received numerous inquiries from fans regarding Chelsea’s interest and previous negotiations with Manchester United over a year ago. I can confirm that Chelsea is still closely monitoring Osimhen, but despite some Italian media reports suggesting he’s already signed a contract with Liverpool, my information indicates that he has not reached any agreements with any club.”

He further stated, “Another player we can be sure is one to watch in 2024 is Victor Osimhen. I’ve had many fans asking me about Chelsea’s interest, and also about Manchester United negotiating for him over a year ago.

“I can say that Chelsea are still keeping an eye on Osimhen, but despite some media reports in Italy stating that he’s agreed a contract with Liverpool, my understanding is that he hasn’t agreed anything with any club,”

“There is not even an agreement over a new contract with Napoli, despite receiving a huge offer from his current club. Osimhen will take his time, but for now I can say the links with Liverpool are not true.”

“Of course, Liverpool and many other clubs are keeping an eye on top strikers around Europe, but nothing is agreed upon, Osimhen will take his time. We’ll have to wait and see how it will evolve, even if it is sure to be one to watch in 2024.”

It’s worth noting that Victor Osimhen’s contract with the Serie A champions is set to expire in 2025.

Furthermore, Chelsea has identified Alessandro Bastoni as a potential successor to Thiago Silva, according to reports from Calciomercatoweb.

The Brazilian defender is in the final year of his contract but has not yet agreed to an extension. While the 39-year-old continues to be a regular in Pochettino’s starting lineup, it’s improbable that he will remain at Stamford Bridge for an extended period.

Chelsea sees Bastoni as a suitable option to replace Silva. The Italian defender has displayed excellent form with Inter Milan this season, making nine appearances across various competitions. Although he signed a new contract just last summer, it is suggested that he could be available for a fee of £60.9 million.

Chelsea performance and stats

Chelsea is currently 10th in the Premier League with 12 points.

In the last 9 games, it has won 3 times, drawn 3 times, and lost 3 times. In its last match, Chelsea drawn 2-2 against Arsenal.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 13 goals and conceding 9.​

Chelsea will play the next match in Premier League against Brentford on Saturday 28th of October in London.​

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