Here is a new file that is dragging on. Several weeks ago now, Victor Osimhen seemed close to joining PSG. Negotiations with Naples are still intense and according to what we reported, Luis Campos and Nasser Al-Khelaïfi had validated the profile of the striker to replace Kylian Mbappé. It would have been necessary to find a place for him between Randal Kolo Muani and Gonçalo Ramos before we learned of Luis Enrique’s position. The latter is not looking for the profile of the Nigerian.
An essential fact before continuing on this path. Unless there is a turnaround, PSG should not persevere. This is bad news for Naples. The Italian club was counting on this sale (at least €100 million) to launch, and even build its transfer window. His replacement has already been found and is patiently waiting for his turn. It is Romelu Lukaku, a big fan of Antonio Conte with whom he won the Serie A title during their collaboration at Inter (2019-2021). “Big Rom” had scored no less than 64 goals in 95 games over this period.
Chelsea and Naples get annoyed
An agreement has even been reached with the Belgian for a long time and Chelsea want to get rid of his cumbersome salary (more than €11 million per year). The Blues are demanding €40 million to let him go, a sum that the Neapolitans would theoretically have, provided they sell Osimhen. The problem remains the same and is starting to annoy everyone. Without the sale of the Nigerian, the transfer window is blocked. However, there are other files pending such as that of Billy Gilmour, also in the waiting room, while an offer of €12 million is ready to go to Brighton.
For their part, Chelsea are losing patience as other suitors have come forward for Lukaku. According to The Mattinoan agreement has even just been sealed with Aston Villa for a transfer. Except that this time, it is the Red Devils striker who does not want to join Birmingham and Unai Emery. It is Antonio Conte and Naples or nothing. He wants to wait for the situation to unblock and that does not please the Londoners. It is a bit like the snake biting its own tail. Everyone plays their own part while the real problem is simply factual. There is no offer for Victor Osimhen.
