Napoli are reportedly set to enter discussions with Chelsea regarding a player-plus-cash deal for Victor Osimhen this summer, as the Italian club seeks to address the Nigerian striker’s situation.
The Blues have been on a spending spree this summer, with Enzo Maresca leading a major squad overhaul at Stamford Bridge.
New arrivals include Tosin Adarabioyo, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and Renato Veiga, as well as promising talents Omari Kellyman, Caleb Wiley, and Marc Guiu. Additionally, Brazilian wonderkid Estevao is expected to join from Palmeiras next year.
Despite these additions, Chelsea continues to seek attacking reinforcements. While Aston Villa’s John Duran and Lille’s Jonathan David have been linked to the club, a deal for long-time target Osimhen may now be in the works.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Napoli are “looking for solutions” regarding Osimhen, aware of his desire to leave. The Italian club are also keen on bringing in Romelu Lukaku, which could pave the way for a swap deal.
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Napoli would expect a fee in addition to Lukaku, given Osimhen’s £110m price tag, and it remains to be seen if Chelsea are willing to explore this option.
Victor Osimhen has openly expressed his desire to leave Napoli and has already approved a move to Paris Saint-Germain. However, negotiations between Napoli and the Ligue 1 side have stalled over disagreements on the transfer fee.
The Nigerian striker is reportedly free to leave Napoli, as new manager Antonio Conte has made it clear that Osimhen is not in his plans. Conte is eager to bring in Lukaku as a replacement and wants the situation resolved quickly.
Consequently, Osimhen was notably absent from Napoli’s bench for their 4-0 pre-season friendly win over Egnatia on Sunday evening. Romano highlighted this exclusion on social media platform X, mentioning PSG and Chelsea as potential destinations for Osimhen, while also noting that Arsenal could make a late bid.
Chelsea might look to capitalize on this impasse to address their goalscoring issues, which have become more apparent during the pre-season after they drew with League One side Wrexham FC and lost to Celtic.
However, Osimhen’s wage demands could pose a challenge, as the Blues have been cautious about offering lucrative contracts this summer.
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