Former Chelsea midfielder Emmanuel Petit has strongly advised the club against signing Victor Osimhen or Victor Gyokeres this summer, arguing that the focus should instead be on nurturing talents like Nicolas Jackson, Goal reports.
It was rumoured that Chelsea is in tough pursuit of Osimhen’s services, alongside the French giants PSG. While the current value of the Nigerian striker is estimated at approximately €100 million, he is also one of the highest-paid strikers in Serie A at the moment. Read more on The Kick Off Nigeria’s salary profile of the player.
Petit criticized the management under owner Todd Boehly for decisions that he believes could destabilize the team. He suggests that prioritizing internal growth could be key to their future success.
Petit emphasized the importance of developing the squad’s potential. He pointed out Jackson, who joined Chelsea for approximately €35 million and has scored 12 goals this season, as a player who could excel with enhanced confidence and team cohesion.
The ex-France international also expressed concern over rumors of Conor Gallagher’s potential move to Tottenham, viewing it as indicative of broader management failures under Boehly, whom he accused of “running the club into the ground.”
