Chelsea joins battle over the Nigerian-descent wonder

Omorodion was born in Spain to Nigerian parents and played for Spanish U-19 and U-21 national teams. He moved through the youth categories of local AD Nervion and Granada and spent one season with the Nazaries B team, scoring 14 goals in 33 appearances, but played only one match in La Liga, although he scored on his debut in a loss against Atletico 3-1. That game was, however, enough for Los Colchoneros' representatives to recognize Omorodion's potential and bring him to Madrid last August. Nevertheless, only five days later, he was sent on loan to Alaves, where he became the team's top scorer last season with eight goals in 34 appearances.

His promising performances and his age of only 20 made him an interesting prey of numerous European sides. The last to stand in line for Omorodion is Chelsea. Namely, the Blues want to sell Romelu Lukaku and bring in another gem. Moreover, according to Gianluca Di Marzio, they have already made a 30 million euro offer to Atletico, but it was rejected since the Spanish side wanted more. Such a large sum of money, however, highlights Chelsea as a favourite to sign the young forward.

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The competition mainly consists of Italian sides. AC Milan wants Omorodion, but their first choice is still Bologna's Joshua Zirkzee. Only if that possible deal fails will the Rossoneri turn their eyes to Madrid. Roma and Napoli are also among the interested parties, but their financial abilities are way below Chelsea's. The Giallorossi would opt for a loan, whereas the Naples side could sign Samu once Victor Osimhen is sold. West Ham and Nottingham Forest, two English Premier League clubs, were also in the mix, but it is very unlikely that Atletico's gem will move there, especially considering the competition. What's clear is that none of the interested clubs has much time since Atletico is willing to sign a new contract with the player containing a much higher release clause.