Osimhen to Chelsea: Mikel Obi tell Pochettino to beat Man United to sign star striker

All the latest Chelsea news and transfer gossip during the international break, including updates on the Blues' hunt for a striker, Christopher Nkunku's road to recovery and Mauricio Pochettino's plan for Arsenal

Victor Osimhen of SSC Napoli during the UEFA Champions League match between SSC Napoli and Real Madrid CF at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on October 03, 2023

Napoli send Chelsea clear Osimhen message after video sparks transfer hope

Mauricio Pochettino has just over a week on the training pitches at Cobham to conjure up a plan which sees Chelsea extend their winning streak against Arsenal after the international break. When the Blues boss isn't hard at work he'll be hiding behind his sofa hoping Mykhailo Mudryk return to west London unscathed!

Chelsea have enjoyed a decent vein of form lately, picking up wins over Brighton, Fulham and Aston Villa. Cole Palmer, Raheem Sterling and Moises Caicedo have been standout performers, but Pochettino will need all of his players to be switched on just to stand a chance of beating the Gunners.

In other news, the summer transfer window may be shut but there's still plenty of life left in the rumour mill. Ivan Toney and Victor Osimhen continue to be heavily linked with moves to Chelsea, meanwhile Kepa Arrizabalaga seems set on staying at Real Madrid.

So, with that being said, stay with us at football.london as we keep you up to date on everything you need to know as it happens LIVE from Stamford Bridge...

John Obi Mikel has encouraged Chelsea to sign Victor Osimhen, with Mauricio Pochettino said to be in the market for another striker. The 24-year-old striker was heavily linked with an exit from Napoli in the summer transfer window but a move failed to materialise.

Speaking on his podcast, The Obi One Podcast, the former Blues midfielder said: "I hope he comes to Chelsea. From the noises that I hear, he is a big United [fan], I think probably. I hope he comes to Chelsea."

Nicolas Jackson of Chelsea celebrates scoring the fourth goal during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Chelsea FC