Former Blues stalwart John Obi Mikel has thrown his weight behind a move for African footballing colossus Victor Osimhen.
The Nigerian hitman, currently lighting up Serie A, has been linked with a Stamford Bridge switch as Graham Potter's side seek a clinical finisher to spearhead their attack.
Osimhen's stock has soared following a sensational campaign, and while interest from Paris Saint-Germain complicates matters, Mikel believes his former club must pull out all the stops to secure the services of his compatriot.
The Napoli talisman's eye for goal and physicality are seen as the perfect fit for the Premier League, and with the Blues' forward line currently lacking potency, Osimhen could be the missing piece in Potter’s jigsaw.
Despite acknowledging areas for improvement in Osimhen’s game, Mikel is adamant that the Nigerian international has the potential to become a world-class striker and insists Chelsea must act decisively to bring him to London.
In his podcast, Mikel emphasised the need for Chelsea to acquire Osimhen, despite acknowledging certain shortcomings in the player's game.
"I keep saying we need a Victor Osimhen. Go and get Victor Osimhen. Please get that deal done because we need an out-and-out striker. He is a player that is going to get us goals.
"Yes, I have said it, technically maybe not the best, goalscoring, he will get us goals and that is what we need. We need a striker who will stay around the box like Haaland.
"Technically, it's not very good. A lot of people talk about his technique but he is a killer. He gets you goals and that is what we need."
The Londoners have splashed out colossal sums in recent transfer windows, resulting in a squad bursting at the seams. With a staggering forty-three first-team players, including a glut of sixteen forwards, the club finds itself in a precarious financial position.
To free up funds for a potential blockbuster move for Osimhen before the transfer deadline, Chelsea will need to drastically trim their playing staff.