‘I’m glad we didn’t get him’ - Ex-Chelsea star claims signing Osimhen would have affected Jackson’s progress

Osimhen was the subject of a transfer saga during the summer transfer window, with several top clubs in Europe looking to sign the in-form striker.

Chelsea, who needed a forward, also made a move to sign the Super Eagles star late in the transfer window.

However, they failed to reach an agreement with the player on his wages, allowing him to go on loan to Galatasaray for the remainder of the season.

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Speaking on talkSPORT, Cundy revealed that he was thrilled with the Senegalese international's form and that if the Blues had acquired Osimhen, he would not have been in his current form.

Cunday said, "I’m glad we didn’t get Osimhen in the summer because if we did, we wouldn’t be seeing the numbers of Jackson is putting up. 

"But there is a case to be said. Do we need a backup? And Nkunku right now isn’t that backup? And that’s the problem we have as a squad

"We don’t really have a genuine backup for Jackson, but because he’s so young. How do you back up someone so young. 

"So therefore, if you bring someone in, you got to bring someone who’s going to go over Jackson. Who is that player?"

Enzo Maresca has trusted the Senegalese forward, and the forward has returned the favour by becoming his first-choice striker.

In ten Premier League games this season, he has contributed seven goals and three assists, making him Chelsea's co-leading scorer in the league together with Cole Palmer.

Meanwhile, Osimhen has also continued his goalscoring form, having scored the equaliser for Galatasaray in their 1-1 draw against AZ Alkmaar.