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Chelsea to Sign Omorodion as Osimhen Deal Failed
Samu Omorodion, who has been dubbed ‘The New Osimhen’ and has Nigerian parents, has moved closer to joining Chelsea from Atletico Madrid.
Various Transfer Experts reported that the transfer of Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher to Atletico has been sealed and this has cushioned the position of the Spanish club to co-operate on the transfer of Omorodion in the opposite direction.
Meridian Spy gathered that Chelsea are looking to strike a deal with Atletico Madrid for Samu Omorodion before the summer transfer window closes for business and, according to journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, the Blues are progressing with a deal worth £43 million (€50m).
The west Londoners’ striker woes have been no secret over the years and, despite adding Marc Guiu and Omari Kellyman to their ranks in recent weeks, former Leicester City chief Enzo Maresca is eager to add some experience to his options.
Chelsea shot-stopper Kepa Arrizabalaga’s route back to preferred destination Real Madrid is currently blocked
All round, it’s been a relatively busy first summer in charge for the Italian tactician, welcoming the likes of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Tosin Adarabioyo to the club. Though, Chelsea’s immediate problem at the top of the pitch is still yet to be addressed.
Omorodion Firmly Back on Chelsea’s Radar
Samuel Omorodion
Di Marzio claimed that Chelsea are now back in the race for the promising 20-year-old, who has racked up two goals in seven outings for Spain’s Under-21s. He reveals that a deal – worth €50 million – between all relevant parties is ramping up at the time of writing.
With Conor Gallagher seemingly going the other way in a deal worth £34 million, the ever-reliable Di Marzio has suggested that, although talks are currently ongoing for Omorodion, who has previously been described as ‘outstanding’, both deals are entirely separate.
“Chelsea are back in the hunt for Samu Omorodion. The deal is moving forward on the basis of €50 million. Contacts are ongoing as part of a direct link between clubs that will later see Gallagher move from Chelsea to Atletico Madrid in two separate deals.”
The Granada graduate, still in the infancy of his career, spent last campaign on loan at Deportivo Alaves amid a lack of game time in the Spanish capital with Atletico Madrid. Across 36 outings, which equates to 2,096 minutes of action, for Alaves, the 2004-born striker notched nine goals and the solitary assist.
Returning this summer from his loan stint with AS Roma, Chelsea’s forgotten man Romelu Lukaku could, however, now be staying at Stamford Bridge beyond this summer’s trading period thanks to their hefty asking price
