Victor Osimhen, Napoli’s prolific striker, is on the verge of a high-profile transfer, with Chelsea emerging as the front-runners to secure his signature. The Nigerian international has attracted interest from several top clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Arsenal, and Bayern Munich. However, recent developments suggest that Chelsea might soon have a clear path to finalize the transfer.
As PSG weighs their options, Chelsea’s bid gains momentum. Despite intense competition, PSG’s pursuit of Osimhen is complicated by their need to offload one of their current forwards—either Randal Kolo Muani or Goncalo Ramos—before they can finalize a deal. Kolo Muani and Ramos featured in PSG’s recent 4-1 victory over Le Havre, with Ramos contributing an assist and Kolo Muani converting a late penalty. However, an injury to Ramos could further impact PSG’s transfer strategy, complicating their plans to bring Osimhen to Paris.
Napoli’s sporting director, Giovanni Manna, has confirmed the club’s stance on Osimhen’s departure. “He asked to leave,” Manna stated earlier this month, as reported by Gianluca Di Marzio. “We are calm because we have players who can replace him effectively. Nevertheless, we aim to maintain the team’s integrity and will see how things unfold in the coming days.”
Although Chelsea has discussed potential loan arrangements, Osimhen has shown little interest in a temporary move, making PSG his most probable destination. However, with PSG’s need to resolve their forward situation and Chelsea’s readiness to proceed, the English club stands as a strong candidate to finalize the transfer.
Enzo Maresca, Chelsea’s head coach, is closely monitoring the situation as the club positions itself for a decisive move. With PSG’s transfer plans in flux and Chelsea ready to act, the coming days could see a significant shift in the transfer market.
