Victor Osimhen picks the Premier League team he wants to join

However, Chelsea walked away after making their best offer for Osimhen with hours to go, placing their trust in Nicolas Jackson instead.

Enzo Maresca has been largely rewarded by the Senegal international, though there have been moments where another option for goals was needed.

Osimhen has started well in Turkey after moving on loan to Galatasaray, with his time at the Serie A leaders appearing to be over.

Chelsea remains a potential destination for him once he moves permanently at the end of the season.

According to Business Day, the forward is determined to join Manchester United instead.

Ruben Amorim’s team has been in desperate need of a prolific goalscorer this season, and signing the Nigerian international would certainly enhance their attack.

Chelsea has been linked to several strikers to bolster their front line either this month or at the season’s end.

Reports suggest they are very interested in signing Liam Delap from Ipswich Town, the top-scoring English striker in the Premier League this season.

Maresca recently praised Delap as a ‘fantastic’ player and has experience working with him during their time at Manchester City.

Chelsea is also likely keeping tabs on prolific scorers Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak, though they represent high-profile signings with corresponding price tags.