Former Chelsea<\/a> and Nigeria star Celestine Babayaro has urged the Blues to make a move for Victor Osimhen<\/a> and Ademola Lookman<\/a> in the next transfer window, Soccernet.ng<\/a> reports<\/strong><\/p>\n Babayaro insists that the duo would significantly bolster Chelsea\u2019s attack under Enzo Maresca.\u00a0<\/p>\n The former Newcastle<\/a> defender, who spent eight years at Stamford Bridge between 1997 and 2005, believes Osimhen and Lookman would be a perfect fit for Chelsea and could transform them into serious title contenders.<\/p>\n He also suggested that the club could use Nicolas Jackson in a swap deal to facilitate one of the transfers.<\/p>\n \u201cLookman and Osimhen would fit in perfectly at Chelsea,\u201d Babayaro told AfricaFoot<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s obvious they would have an immediate impact there if signed. Look, we\u2019re talking about two of the best strikers in Europe right now. African players have always excelled at Chelsea, and these two would be no different.<\/p>\n \u201cThey would form the core of the club and make the team instant contenders. They\u2019re also a good buy because they each have one year left on their contracts. In one of the deals, probably Osimhen\u2019s, they could trade Jackson (Nicolas), which I think would be a smart move.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Nigeria is the only country in the world that possesses 2 of the world\u2019s most in-form players. <\/p>\n Ademola Lookman x Victor Osimhen.<\/p>\n What a time to be alive pic.twitter.com\/qa85fkMMU4<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2014 Leagues Reporter (@LeaguesReporter) November 7, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n READ MORE\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Lookman has been one of Atalanta\u2019s<\/a> standout performers this season, registering 18 goals and six assists in 31 appearances.<\/p>\n His fine form has attracted interest from top European clubs, with Liverpool<\/a>, PSG, and Arsenal all reportedly monitoring his situation. With just a year left on his contract, Atalanta could be forced into selling the Nigerian winger this summer.<\/p>\n Osimhen, meanwhile, is set to return to Napoli once his loan spell at Galatasaray ends.<\/p>\n The 26-year-old striker has been in red-hot form, scoring 23 goals and providing five assists in 29 appearances for the Turkish giants.<\/p>\n However, his future remains uncertain, with several top clubs keen on his signature. Napoli are expected to demand a fee in excess of \u00a370 million for their star forward.<\/p>\n Chelsea\u2019s struggles in front of goal have been well-documented, and despite Nicolas Jackson showing glimpses of promise, the Blues remain in search of a prolific goalscorer.<\/p>\n With Christopher Nkunku\u2019s fitness issues and Cole Palmer excelling in a more creative role, the addition of Osimhen and Lookman could provide Chelsea with the cutting edge they desperately need.<\/p>\n Babayaro\u2019s endorsement of the Lookman and Osimhen \u2013 Nigeria\u2019s latest winners of the Africa Footballer of the Year award \u2013 speaks to the duo\u2019s quality.<\/p>\n \u201cIt was never my crown, it was just my turn to wear it\u2026 He (Lookman) really deserves it.\u201d<\/p>\n Victor Osimhen speaks about Ademola Lookman winning the CAF African Footballer of the Year award. pic.twitter.com\/jAyVh8KRn1<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"Soccer](\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/imago1040226201-scaled.jpg\")
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