Napoli commence search for Chelsea target’s replacement

Italian Serie A side Napoli are bracing up for life without Victor Osimhen following growing speculation surrounding his exit.

The Italian club have reportedly begun actively seeking a replacement for the Nigerian striker.

Despite extending his contract until 2026 last December, Osimhen is expected to leave Napoli in the upcoming summer transfer window amid links to Chelsea, PSG, among others.

As such, the Naples have identified three players to replace the 25-year-old.

A report via Tuttomercatoweb revealed Canadian forward David Jonathan of Lille tops Napoli’s wishlist.

Jonathan has been impressive in the French Ligue 1 with 15 goals and 2 assists in 26 league appearances to his name.

Napoli will have to cough out 50 million euros to sign Jonathan from Lille.

Dutch-Nigerian star Joshua Zirkzee of Bologna is another target on Napoli’s shortlist.

He scored 10 goals and created four assists in 27 league outings, thanks to the tutelage of Thiago Motta.

Lastly, Feyenoord left-footed striker, Santiago Gimenez, is the third attacker on Napoli’s list.