Daniel Sturridge has expressed his admiration for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, who’s been linked as a possible transfer target for Chelsea.

Victor Osimhen was one the world’s top players for the 2022/23 season, scoring 31 goals across all competitions en route to the Serie A title with Napoli.

He’s started this campaign in Naples with six goals from 10 appearances so far.

Former Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge, who was appearing as a pundit for Sky Sports, spoke glowingly about Napoli’s main frontman this week.

He thinks that the 24-year-old centre-forward could be the next superstar in attack to be a force in the Premier League.

“Victor Osimhen is probably the next one to say okay can this guy come in? We have seen what this guy can do for Napoli. The pace he has, the tenacity. He is a top player, I very much like him,” Sturridge told Sky Sports’ Main Event channel (7:35pm, 6 November).

Chelsea speculation

For now, Osimhen is still a Napoli player. He’ll soon be entering the final 18 months of his deal with the Italian club, though.

Chelsea’s name has cropped up fairly regularly in the transfer rumour mill when discussing the striker’ future.

Journalist Simon Phillips reported via his Substack earlier this month that Chelsea staff consider Osimhen to be a dream signing in attack at Stamford Bridge.

However, journalist Fabrizio Romano said via his YouTube recently that Napoli will not entertain offers for Osimhen when the January transfer window opens in the New Year.

In our view, the Nigeria international will score goals wherever he’s playing. The powerful forward definitely has the physical attributes to succeed in England if he decides to take on the Premier League for the first time in his career.

Let’s wait and see if Chelsea want to make him their next marquee signing under this ownership.