- Chelsea have proven curiosity in Napoli’s Victor Osimhen all through the summer time
- Al-Ahli seemed to rival the Blues for his signature by submitting a £55m bid
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Victor Osimhen’s agent has posted a shock social media assertion in response to Al-Ahli’s makes an attempt to pry the striker away from Napoli.
Mail Sport revealed that Chelsea face competitors for Osimhen from the Saudi Arabian membership who submitted a £55million bid for the Nigerian ahead.
The Blues have been eager on the Napoli man all summer time as they appear to additional bolster their assault and a mortgage with an obligation to purchase is the Premier League aspect’s most popular deal.
Nonetheless, it has been reported by RMC Sport, that Osimhen isn’t thrilled by the thought of becoming a member of the Blues, whereas it additionally seems the 25-year-old is ready to reject any additional method from Al-Ahli or any Saudi Arabian membership.
Osimhen’s agent, Roberto Calenda, has posted an announcement on social media app X each criticising Napoli and indicating that the participant’s future lies in Europe.
Chelsea have been in Victor Osimhen all summer time however face a battle to signal the striker
Al-Ahli, captained by Roberto Firmino, had tabled a bid for Osimhen however his agent has handed their hopes a serious blow
Calenda wrote: ‘Osimhen is a Napoli participant, with a contract lately renewed with mutual satisfaction.
‘He made historical past and when there have been main gives (additionally this yr) we at all times accepted the membership’s selections. As I stated, he’s not a package deal to be shipped distant to make room for brand spanking new prophets.
‘Victor was elected African footballer of the yr, eighth on the Ballon d’Or, he nonetheless has a lot to do in Europe. There must be respect and steadiness.’
Napoli put a £113m launch clause within the contract, nevertheless, no membership has proven indicators of assembly such a excessive price ticket.
Romelu Lukaku is ready to go to Napoli, to reunite together with his former boss Antonio Conte, after a deal value £26m plus £12m has been agreed.
The Belgian striker’s transfer may pave the best way for Osimhen to go within the different route, however there appears to be a strategy to go earlier than a possible deal may very well be struck.
Romelu Lukaku (left) is ready to be reunited with supervisor Antonio Conte (proper) at Napoli
Chelsea have already made 5 additions on the high of the pitch since Enzo Maresca’s arrival within the dugout.
Nonetheless, the Argentine is alleged to be excited by bringing in additional firepower with a striker on the high of his checklist.
Osimhen signed for Napoli in 2020 and he has scored 76 targets in 133 video games in all competitions for the Italian giants.
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