Keith Wyness: Tottenham could now hijack Chelsea deal

Everton’s former chief Keith Wyness has claimed Tottenham could yet hijack Chelsea’s pursuit of Napoli talisman Victor Osimhen.

Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, the 66-year-old – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – insisted a new striker will be “the difference” for Spurs in the race for a top-four finish.

It has been widely reported that Chelsea are in negotiations to sign Osimhen, 25, in a cash-plus-player exchange that would see Belgian forward Romelu Lukaku head to Italy.

Spurs are also in the market for an A-list striker to finally replace Harry Kane following his move to Bayern Munich last summer (2023).

Osimhen has established himself as one of the world’s best strikers since joining Napoli in 2020, scoring an impressive 76 goals in 133 appearances.

Tottenham ‘need Osimhen’ as Wyness moots hijack

However, his release clause of £110million is around double Spurs’ current record signing.

Wyness told Football Insider‘s Insider Track podcast: “The number nine, for me, is the difference in the top four race.

“With the present squad, I think they’re still going to be lucky to qualify for Europe. There are a lot of clubs making big moves.

“They’re going to have to make that big signing.

“Archie Gray is a great talent, but that’s not the answer.

“There needs to be someone – like an Osimhen – to come in.

“I wouldn’t be surprised if Spurs are looking at and keeping themselves informed on Osimhen’s situation at Napoli.

“He’s one they need to keep their eyes on.”

In other news, midfielder in advanced talks over Spurs deal.

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