Premier League giants,  Chelsea FC, have reportedly taken their interest in having Nigerian star striker Victor Osimhen to the next level by officially submitting a bid to Lille.

According to French Media outfit, Le 10 Sport, the leadership of Lille had received an offer from Chelsea for Osimhen, but the €85 million transfer fee being bandied in the media was erroneous and largely overestimated.

Osimhen proved his goalscoring mettle when Lille squared up with Chelsea on matchday two in this season’s Champions League, scoring through a powerful header in the first half.

All signs point towards the 2015 U17 World Cup Golden Boot winner moving to the Premier League or La Liga if he quits Lille in the upcoming transfer window.

The 21-year-old has been linked with Barcelona, Real Madrid and Sevilla in Spain, while Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal have been mentioned as possible destinations in England.