Nigeria international forward Victor Osimhen could be in line for a shock move to English Premier League giants Chelsea after a stunning start to life in France for Ligue 1 side Lille, Owngoalnigeria.com can exclusively reveal.
Osimhen who has scored six goals in seven league games this season was only signed in the summer from Belgium side Charleroi, where he spent a productive season on loan before the club activated the option of buying him permanently.
Two days back he showed his calmness in front of goal to open scoring for his team against Strasbourg, he later set up Loic Remy for the second goal for his team to seal a comfortable win.
During the game scouts from Chelsea were present to watch the 20 years old and their presence was even mentioned by the commentator during the course of the game, Owngoalnigeria.com can exclusively reveal.
Further checks on their presence at the game revealed Chelsea posted scouts to watch Osimhen at close level as he fit perfectly the vision new coach of the team Frank Lampard has for the team in the future.
A move in the summer of 2020 when their transfer ban is over could be sanctioned with Osimhen also keen on a move in order to follow in the foot steps of his idol Didier Drogba who also played at the club and unconfirmed report has it that he recommended Osimhen to scouts of the team.
