Chelsea ‘in talks’ to sign world-class player in sensational transfer as David Ornstein drops major update

Fabrizio Romano has given an update on Chelsea’s transfer plans.

Chelsea are set to be offered a world-class player in a huge swap deal this summer.

It has been another busy transfer window for the Blues having brought in the likes of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Omari Kellyman, Renato Veiga, Caleb Wiley, Marc Guiu and Tosin Adarabioyo.

Despite that, it has been claimed that Chelsea are in talks to do a swap deal that could see a big player moving to Stamford Bridge.

Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano wrote on social media: “Napoli keep looking for solutions for Victor Osimhen as they want to bring in Romelu Lukaku as soon as possible.

“Understand Napoli could also be open to discussing Osimhen as part of Lukaku talks with Chelsea. Osimhen said yes to PSG, but deal in stand-by between clubs.”

This has since been reaffirmed by The Athletic’s David Ornstein, who confirmed the talks, however, Osimhen would be joining Chelsea on a season long loan, while Lukaku would be heading to Napoli permanently.

Todd Boehly’s side would have the option to sign Osimhen at the end of the loan if he is deemed a worthy asset.

Chelsea have long been linked with the Nigerian along with fellow Premier League sides Manchester United and Arsenal.

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It has been a tough start to life as Chelsea boss for Enzo Maresca after they drew 2-2 with Wrexham before losing 4-1 to Celtic last week.

Speaking after the defeat by Brendan Rodgers’ men, Maresca said: “We are trying so many things and we have not had the chance to try everything because we only started 15 to 20 days ago.

“I think after five minutes, we had already had two or three chances to score a goal and in the second half, until the third goal, our team was very good, again creating chances.”

The Italian continued: “I think we didn’t concede a shot [in the second half] until the 75th minute and then we conceded the third goal and it became more difficult.

“For me, it is important to realise the difference between us and them in the physical conditioning. You can see they had already played four games in pre-season and they are starting their official season very soon. Whereas for us, we struggled a little bit physically.”