Victor Osimhen is set to join Chelsea after reaching an agreement for a weekly wage of €350,000, edging closer to his long-desired Premier League debut. This figure, while €150,000 short of the initial €500,000 per week demand, was accepted by the Napoli striker as the summer transfer window nears its final hours.
Reports from Italy confirm that the protracted negotiations between Chelsea and Napoli are drawing to a close, with Napoli reportedly agreeing to Chelsea’s offer for the Nigerian star. This development comes as the transfer window closes in the next 48 hours, making it a race against time for the deal to be finalized.
In a surprising twist, Saudi Pro League giants Al Ahli have intensified their efforts to sign Osimhen, with renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reporting that the club’s management is en route to Italy to push for the deal. Despite this, Chelsea appears to have the upper hand, as they look to bolster their attacking options.
Chelsea’s urgency in securing a new striker is evident, with Osimhen, Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran, and Brentford’s Ivan Toney all on their radar. Manchester United has also shown interest in Toney, adding further intrigue to the final hours of the transfer window.
Napoli, eager to offload Osimhen, seems open to either option as they seek to move on from the former Lille player. With Paris Saint-Germain shifting focus to other targets after a strong start to their season, the path to Stamford Bridge for Osimhen appears clearer than ever.
