Chelsea’s pursuit of Spanish-Nigerian striker Samuel Omorodion has received a boost with Atlético Madrid’s recent acquisition of Norwegian forward Alexander Sørloth. Omorodion, who has represented Spain in the 2024 Olympic Games, scored in their match against Egypt. Atlético’s signing of Sørloth, who was a top scorer for Villarreal last season, might influence their willingness to sell Omorodion. Chelsea’s initial bid for the young forward was rejected, but Sørloth’s arrival could potentially affect Omorodion’s playing time and make him more available for transfer. Compared to Victor Osimhen, Omorodion is expected to be a more affordable option for the Blues.