Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian striker from Napoli, has reportedly agreed to join Chelsea in the summer, as per PUNCH Sports Extra. Although he won’t move this month, talks suggest he’s open to signing a pre-agreement in January before the formal transfer.
According to TEAMtalk, the 25-year-old has a release clause of about £112m and has drawn interest from Chelsea, with legends like Didier Drogba and John Obi Mikel reaching out to persuade him.
Chelsea’s pursuit for a top center-forward has put Osimhen at the forefront of their targets.
While Ivan Toney is also on Chelsea’s radar, his age and price pose obstacles. Osimhen, however, is open to an approach from Chelsea and could finalize a pre-agreement this month for a summer move, provided Napoli agrees.
Recent negotiations secured Napoli a significant fee with a release clause around £112m, indicating the club’s stance for a deal this month. Sources in Italy anticipate movement in the following weeks and anticipate this might be Osimhen’s final season with Napoli.
Chelsea faces pressure to act swiftly due to potential competition in the summer transfer market.
Mauricio Pochettino, the Chelsea boss, seeks to strengthen the squad with experienced players like Osimhen, who could become one of the highest-paid at the club.
