Your morning Chelsea digest on Wednesday, November 15.
Osimhen hint
Chelsea transfer target Victor Osimhen has dropped a huge hint over his next club amid ongoing uncertainty over his future at Napoli. Osimhen, who sees his contract in Naples expire in 2025, has continued his fine goalscoring form this season.
Chelsea are one of several teams keeping tabs on Osimhen's situation at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium ahead of January. Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United have also been credited with interest.
Speaking on John Obi Mikel's 'The Obi One Podcast', he said: "I don't have a favourite Premier League team but I've two jerseys: Chelsea and Man United.
"Many friends of mine are Chelsea fans, few are Man United fans." Osimhen added: "Premier League is the most appreciated league by every African player - it's a huge league."
Colwill injury update
Chelsea defender Levi Colwill has withdrawn from the England squad for the upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia.
The 20-year-old missed the Blues' Premier League thriller with Manchester City on Sunday afternoon due to a minor shoulder injury,football.london understands.
Yesterday, the FA confirmed Colwill's withdrawal. The statement read: "Jude Bellingham and Levi Colwill will play no part in England’s forthcoming UEFA EURO 2024 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia.
The pair arrived at St. George’s Park for assessments on Monday but will now return to Real Madrid and Chelsea respectively to continue their rehabilitation."
Raphinha interest
Chelsea are reportedly ready to revive their interest in Barcelona star Raphinha. The Blues wanted to sign the Brazilian in 2022 before he left Leeds United for Spain.
According to Sport, the La Liga champions are considering selling the winger despite only signing him over 12 months ago. Since moving to the Camp Nou, the 26-year-old has scored 12 goals in 61 games.
It's said a number of English sides are keen on the winger.
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