Why Samu Omorodion To Chelsea Makes Perfect Sense

• Chelsea Are Closing In On Signing Samu Omorodion From Atletico Madrid
• Why This Signing Makes Sense For Chelsea

Atletico Madrid are at the center of three major transfer deals going on in football currently. Los Rojiblancos will sign Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher, and The Blues will sign Samu Omorodion but only when Atletico finalize the deal to bring Manchester City’s Julian Alvarez to Wanda Metropolitano.

All 3 deals are progressing nicely with Chelsea closing in on a striker they have been tracking all summer.

The Blues have had two approaches for Samu Omorodion rejected this summer by Atletico Madrid, and now it looks like they will be getting their man.

Expectedly, some Chelsea fans are not happy with the deal. They want a proven striker that will improve the team’s attack immediately – Someone like Napoli’s Victor Osimhen , but here are some reasons why a move for Samu Omorodion makes sense this summer for the West Londoners.

Profile

Samu Omorodion is the perfect profile of striker that Chelsea need up front. With Nicolas Jackson being the mobile, creative and hardworking striker Chelsea depended on for most of last season, Omorodion strength lies in his physicality, pace, movement and quick thinking inside the box.

He offers Chelsea more aerially threat than most of their current attackers. His profile is similar to Victor Osimhen but the Nigerian hit man is way more clinical.

There are concerns about his goal record, and experience, but Chelsea directors are confident that Omorodion will come good in the Premier League.

Transfer Fee and Wages

Victor Osimhen’s transfer fee (€130m) is the major reason why clubs are skeptical of a move for the 25-year-old. Chelsea are also looking to keep their wage structure under control, so that is also a reason why Omorodion looks like a healthier option for Chelsea financially.

Value

With the history of high-profile world class striker failing at Chelsea, the club will be forced to look at the potential value a move for Osimhen or Omorodion will bring.

Osimhen is a 25-year-old striker who is at the top of his game, but with a slightly concerning injury record. While Samu Omorodion is an emerging 20-year-old talent that has the potential to be worth even more in the next 6 years.

It would be difficult for Chelsea to recoup investment for Victor Osimhen if they decide to pay the €130m release clause Napoli wants. If Samu Omorodion flops at Chelsea (Which is statistically very likely), the loss would not be as huge as it would be if Victor Osimhen flops at the club.

Chelsea are dealing with a similar problem in Romelu Lukaku at the moment, so it is understandable if they are cautious of making the same mistake.