Reports emerged from Turkey that the high-profile Instabul Derby on Monday saw high number of scouts in the stands with representatives from Chelsea out to monitor Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen , Sports247 reports.
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Chelsea FC are seriously monitoring the progress of Victor Osimhen as one of the players to solve their goal scoring problem.
Though the Nigerian striker is currently enjoying is loan spell at Galatasaray, and he a top target for most European elite clubs in the summer especially Chelsea, Manchester United who are in the forefront of snatching the Napoli front man.
The highly charged atmosphere of the Istanbul derby, famed for its fervent passion and unrelenting pressure, offered a crucial litmus test for the striker’s temperament and ability to deliver on the big stage as the continents from Chelsea were seen taking notes, according to Turkish-Football Newspaper .
” The derby, with its heightened stakes and intense scrutiny, provided an ideal opportunity to gauge his ability to thrive under pressure”, the newspaper affirmed.
Chelsea missed out on his signature last summer and they even more eager to try this summer as their forward line needed a reinforcement in the mould of Osimhen.
Osimhen was however stiffed by the defensive approach of Jose Mourinho, the coach of Fernabache reducing the Nigerian striker to only one shot in 89 minutes Before he was subbed off injured
Galatasaray FC remained a favorite to win the title as they retain their six points gap ahead of Fernabache after 24 matches played this season.
