It is clear Victor Osimhen and Napoli will end their romance at the end of the season and the top striker from all indications has his mind made up about playing in the English Premier League.
His destination will remain a topic of speculation until any of these clubs including Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal have unveiled the Super Eagles influential player. The Premier League clubs have set their sights on Osimhen and Napoli are sure to get the best of deal having placed a $141m price tag on their valued player. Paris St Germain are also interested in signing the former Lile star to replace striker Kylian Mbappe.
Various reports have claimed that Chelsea, Man United and Arsenal have opened negotiations with the Italian side and are ready to offer cash plus player in the talks.
Arsenal are looking to add Gabriel Jesus in their bargaining, but it remains to be seen if they can meet up with the price, which Napoli president Aurelio De Laurrentiis would likely consider first.
Chelsea have been eyeing Osimhen since the start of the season and based on reports, Osimhen is open to joining the Blues. TEAMtalk reported that Osimhen has already given his informal approval for a possible move to the Blues. Only some aspects of his prospective seven-year contract with Chelsea need to be discussed. Chelsea are willing to pay the centre-forward slightly more than what he earns at Napoli.
Osimhen who helped Napoli to Serie A win in 2023, after 33 years of trying would likely play his last match for Napoli this coming weekend in a Serie A match against Lecce at the Stadio Maradona.
