The transfer windows follow one another and are similar for Victor Osimhen. A year ago, the Napoli player was in the sights of several teams, including Chelsea and Bayern Munich. But the Germans had finally decided to bet on Harry Kane. This summer, the former LOSC player still has many suitors after him. Paris Saint-Germain is mentioned among them. This, even if Luis Enrique is clearly not excited by his profile. Which does not seem to be the case for Enzo Maresca at Chelsea. For several seasons, the Stamford Bridge residents have been looking to recruit a number 9. Osimhen’s name has come up several times in the British media over the past year.
Negotiations have resumed and are progressing
But we imagined that he would not come during this off-season since the Blues had practically closed the Samuel Omorodion file. Except that the deal with Atlético de Madrid fell through. The English have therefore repositioned themselves on Victor Osimhen. According to Sky Italythe Premier League club are keen to complete the arrival of a new centre-forward before the end of this transfer window and Enzo Maresca has validated the possible transfer of the Nigerian. The Italian publication also revealed that the 25-year-old striker is open to the idea of joining Chelsea this summer. However, he has set his conditions. He wants to sign there only on a permanent transfer. He will not accept a loan, he who wants to leave the Partenopei.
After 133 games played, 76 goals scored and a Scudetto won (2023), the footballer under contract until 2026 wants to discover a new adventure. But, he will have to be convinced sportingly and financially. Sky Italy reports that negotiations on the salary of the Napoli player are underway and that the possibility of an exchange with Romelu Lukaku cannot be ruled out. However, yesterday, the Italian press mentioned an offer of 30 million euros (bonuses included) for the Belgian, for whom Chelsea hopes at least 35 million euros. Napoli, tired of waiting for the Osimhen deal, wanted to close the Big Rom file. But this Wednesday, the story is different.
Drogba and Obi Mikel get their jerseys wet
In addition to the information from Sky Italy on the progress of negotiations, The Mattino explains that the Italian club’s sporting director, Giovanni Manna, is in London to close the deal. He has offered Victor Osimhen and wants to get Romelu Lukaku, Cesare Casadei and a nice check for between 45 and 50 million euros. The Mattino adds that Osimhen is leaning more towards PSG, to which he has given his word. But this is not the tone of the bell of the TimesThe English media also reveals that Didier Drogba and John Obi Mikel, two former members of the London house, are pushing to bring him in.
Mikel also confided: “I hope Chelsea fans finally see him come to the club. I’ll make sure to text him and call him, making sure Chelsea is his top priority. But he seems to love the club and wants to come to Chelsea. I’m sure all the big clubs want to sign him. I think if we can get his signature it would be fantastic for the club. Didier also talks to him, shares his ideas and what the club means to us. We all want to see Victor come to the club. If it happens, it happens. It’s a huge transfer fee, but if we can match that and bring him to the club it would be absolutely fantastic.” The Osimhen saga continues…
