Chelsea Set to Offer £77m for Victor Osimhen

“Chelsea Set to Offer £77m for Napoli Striker Victor Osimhen: EPL Transfer News”
English Premier League giants Chelsea are gearing up to launch a £77m bid to secure the transfer of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen during the upcoming summer transfer window. Reports from Italian newspaper Il Mattino indicate that Chelsea is poised to make a substantial offer for the Nigerian forward as they seek to bolster their attacking lineup for the 2023/24 football season.

According to the same source, Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentis may entertain offers below Osimhen’s €130m release clause, especially considering the player’s expressed desire to depart from the club. Despite recently extending his contract until June 2026, Osimhen’s potential departure has sparked interest from top clubs, with Chelsea leading the chase.

Intermediaries have already initiated discussions with Osimhen’s agent, Roberto Calenda, to explore the possibility of a transfer to Stamford Bridge. The 25-year-old striker boasts an impressive track record at Napoli, having netted 72 goals in 125 appearances since joining the club in 2020, making him an enticing prospect for Chelsea.

With 13 goals already to his name across all competitions this season, Osimhen’s goal-scoring prowess could significantly enhance Chelsea’s attacking options. However, the London club may face stiff competition from rivals such as Arsenal and PSG in the pursuit of the highly sought-after Nigerian international.