Chelsea are thinking about including Christian Pulisic in negotiations in order to win the race for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, according to a report.

The Lowdown: Clubs battling for Osimhen

The race to secure Osimhen's signature this summer is heating up, with it recently being reported that Manchester City have made an enquiry, despite the fact they already have both Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez to choose from in attack.

The Blues have also been linked with a move for the striker, and reliable journalist Florian Plettenberg has recently confirmed they remain in the race, with the likes of Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain also plotting a move.

In what could be a real boost for the Premier League clubs battling to sign the Nigerian, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has claimed that it is the player's 'dream' to play in England one day, having already competed in the Bundesliga and Ligue 1.

The Latest: Chelsea ready to make offer

According to a report from CalcioMercatoWeb (via SportWitness), Todd Boehly is 'ready' to make a move for the Napoli star, who is valued at €150m (£133m) by his current club, however money may not be the only thing on offer.

In light of the huge fee the Serie A club are demanding, Chelsea are thinking of including Pulisic in the negotiations, amid interest in the American from the likes of AC Milan and Juventus.

While Napoli boss Luciano Spalletti is said to greatly appreciate the 24-year-old, a major sticking point could be the player's huge wages, which they may not be able to afford.

The Verdict: Make it happen

Regardless of whether Pulisic is included in the negotiations or not, Chelsea simply have to bring in a top-quality striker this summer, given their woes in front of goal, scoring on 29 occasions, just the 13th-highest total in the top flight.

Hailed as 'devastating' by former Chelsea man Gianfranco Zola, the 24-year-old has been in inspired form for Napoli this season, scoring 23 goals in 28 games, also picking up five assists prior to this weekend's trip to Torino.

The marksman's fine goal-scoring record this season means he has now reached double figures in each of his last five league seasons, also enjoying successful spells with RSC Charleroi and Lille.

Osimhen has proven that he is ready to take the next step in his career, and he would be an excellent addition to Graham Potter's squad, especially considering their struggles in the attacking third so far this season.