Chelsea’s Victor Osimhen’s pursuit came at a serious hurdle due to the striker’s substantial wage demands.
Bruce is looking for a new striker in the summer transfer window, with many players on the list.
After failing to sign Osinhen last summer, Enzo Mareska’s side is about to take Nigerian attackers to Stamford Bridge this summer.
The Premier League giants have already secured the signature of Geo Bunny Quenda from Sports Lisbon.
They are now planning to continue their transfer business with the signature of a striker.
According to ESPN, Osimhen is seeking an annual salary of around £9.5 million after tax.
Reese James is the top Chelsea winner with an annual salary of around £13 million (£250,000 a week).
Signing Osimen may be difficult now as Bruce is working to cut down the team’s wage bill based on current ownership.
There have been reports that Maresca attracted their attention to signing the prolific attackers, and this latest report may make it even more difficult for them to bring the strikers to the club.
Should Chelsea still proceed with Osimen’s signature?
While Osimhen’s skill in scoring goals cannot be denied, Chelsea should weigh the potential benefits on the financial impact.
Juventus attacker Dusan Vlahovic is another player under consideration for Stanford Bright before his summer transfer period.
The 26-year-old striker is on fire this season, scoring 28 goals and providing six assists in 32 appearances to the Turkish Giants in all competitions.
With players expected to move this summer, Napoli set a price tag of £56 million, making it one of the most attractive options available in the transfer market.
His stunning shape has caught the eye of several clubs across Europe, including Manchester United.
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