Chelsea fans took to social media to voice their frustrations and speculations after club owner Todd Boehly was seen storming out of Stamford Bridge during their 2-0 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday. Many supporters took the opportunity to humorously suggest that Boehly's early exit was linked to a potential pursuit of new signings, including Victor Osimhen, as the team struggled to capitalize on their chances during the match.
One fan posted on X, “On his way to secure Felix and buy Osimhen,” while another jokingly remarked, “Todd Boehly on his way to sign Felix, Osimhen, Chiesa, Maradona, and Pele.” Another supporter added, “We need Osimhen, they need Lukaku. It’s that simple. Just get it done.”
In the match, Manchester City began their Premier League title defense with a strong performance, highlighted by Erling Haaland marking his 100th appearance for the club with his 91st goal. Haaland put City ahead in the 18th minute, receiving a pass from Bernardo Silva and overpowering Chelsea’s defenders. City sealed their victory late in the game when former Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic took advantage of a disorganized Chelsea midfield to score the second goal in the 84th minute.
Chelsea has been actively pursuing Osimhen but is currently unwilling to meet the player's significant release clause, which is estimated to be around €130 million. Additionally, Osimhen has reportedly been unwilling to reduce his current wage structure despite interest from other clubs.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are still in negotiations with Atletico Madrid for Joao Felix, who has expressed a desire to return to Stamford Bridge. Fabrizio Romano has indicated that substantial work remains before the deal can be finalized. Additionally, there is a separate agreement in place for Conor Gallagher to move to Spain, with Romano suggesting that Gallagher’s transfer might be completed before Wednesday, allowing him to be introduced to Atletico Madrid fans.