Chelsea and Victor Osimhen reportedly differ on their desired structures for a deal to take him to Stamford Bridge from Napoli in the summer transfer window.
According to an update by reputed Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Victor Osimhen is the subject of interest from Chelsea. However, the Blues want to sign the Nigerian international on a loan deal in the summer transfer window, while the Napoli striker wants to leave the Serie A club on a permanent move.
The Victor Osimhen story
Victor Osimhen has established himself as a pivotal figure for Napoli since arriving from LOSC Lille in September 2020. While the African attacker experienced some teething problems at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, he has not looked back since finding his feet in Serie A.
The 25-year-old has turned out 133 times thus far for Napoli while amassing 76 goals and 18 assists. However, Osimhen wants to embark on a new adventure in the summer transfer window after a frustrating 2023/24 campaign with the Partenopei due to multiple reasons.
Victor Osimhen’s contract contains a hefty release clause that can deter his prospective suitors. Meanwhile, the Nigerian international pockets €11 million-a-year wages after signing the new deal last year. Meanwhile, the situation has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe, including Chelsea.
Will Chelsea sign Osimhen?
Chelsea’s interest in Victor Osimhen is understandable. The Blues have already signed one striker in the summer transfer window, with Marc Guiu arriving from Barcelona. However, the West London giants want to land another centre-forward to complete their offensive department. Osimhen has thus emerged as a viable target for Chelsea.
However, Chelsea and the Nigerian international differ on the structure of a deal to take him from Napoli to Stamford Bridge in the summer transfer window. While the Blues want to secure the Nigerian striker’s services on a loan deal, the player wishes to seal a permanent departure from the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.
While Chelsea should not have any qualms about matching Victor Osimhen’s €11 million-a-year wages or handing him a hike, a move will unlikely materialise unless they offer a permanent deal. Alternatively, turning the 25-year-old striker’s head can work in their favour.
