The latest Chelsea transfer news as Victor Osimheni’s link with the Blues continues to follow Napoli’s presidential update and
Napoli star Victor Osimhen is taking time out before a big decision on his future amid Premier League transfer links. The 24-year-old has been closely monitored by Arsenal and Chelsea, with Liverpool the latest team to show a strong interest in signing his services.
Osimhene is out of contract in 2025 and if he doesn’t sign a new deal, expect a bidding war for his signature next summer. Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has been tight-lipped over Osimheni’s departure, demanding more than £150m to offload him, but his latest update seems to suggest he is willing to sell the Nigeria international.
andquot;I was never dissatisfied with Osimhen,andquot; he told reporters last week. andquot;But there are always two people in these things; I remained the same, if his mood changed, then there is nothing I can do. When things change after a handshake, it’s disappointing, but we deal with it and life goes on. We have a great relationship with him, his contract expires in 2025, so it’s time. Donand#039;don’t forget that I sold Koulibaly his last year.andquot;
As De Laurentiis mentions, Koulibaly left Napoli a year before his contract expired when Chelsea signed him on a four-year deal for £33m, and the Blues are certainly ready to sign another Napoli star even though Koulibaly only left last summer. 12 months in the club.
Although Toney is certain to leave the Bees next year, Osimhene could still remain at Napoli after his current transfer thoughts are revealed. andquot;Chelsea still watching Victor Osimhen andquot; said hiking guru Fabrizio Romano. andquot;Osimhen needs time. We’ll have to wait and see how it develops, although 2024 will certainly be one to watch.
Liverpool recently made a huge move for Osimhene, as Jurgen Klopp may have looked to bolster his attacking options. The Sun claims that Klopp sent one of his ja#039;net ja#039; to see him closer during the national team break.
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