Chelsea intensifies efforts to sign Victor Osimhen, offering Romelu Lukaku and Cesare Casadei in a player-plus-cash deal to Napoli. Despite past concerns over Osimhen's injury history, Chelsea is determined to secure the striker, making this one of the most anticipated moves of the summer transfer window.
Chelsea FC has intensified efforts to secure Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, offering a player-plus-cash deal to Napoli.
The Blues have proposed including Romelu Lukaku and Cesare Casadei in the transfer to offset Osimhen's significant cost.
Osimhen, 25, recently extended his contract with Napoli until 2026 following a standout season. Despite previous links to Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal, Chelsea's renewed interest signals a change in the transfer landscape.
Initially, Chelsea's pursuit was dampened by concerns over Osimhen's injury history, while PSG failed to attract his interest, and Arsenal couldn't meet his release clause.
However, Chelsea's current offer shows their determination to proceed with the deal. Lukaku, who is open to reuniting with Antonio Conte at Napoli, could facilitate this transfer.
Osimhen is eager to join the English Premier League, making Chelsea's proposal particularly appealing. The potential deal is expected to be one of the highlights of the summer transfer window, with Manchester United and Arsenal also vying for Osimhen's signature.
While neither Osimhen's camp nor Chelsea have publicly commented on the ongoing negotiations, the move is generating significant buzz among football fans and analysts.
