Mauricio Pochettino has been linked with Chelsea launching a second big bid for the Napoli striker as transfer front-runner Victor Osimhen receives notable praise. You'll be overjoyed.
Osimhen They are in the middle of a transfer battle between chelsea and French giants Paris Saint-Germain. Pochettino is keen for Chelsea to sign the 25-year-old to help them move into the Premier League next season, but PSG believe he would be a great replacement for Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe. ing.
Both Arsenal and Manchester United have been linked with Osimhen in the past, but Chelsea and PSG are currently at the front of the queue.
Napoli have managed to sign their star attacker to a new contract until June 2026. However, they have confirmed that he will soon move to one of Europe's richest clubs, which will cost him a huge sum of €130m (about £111.5m). A termination clause was inserted into the contract.
Chelsea and PSG have both spent more than £100m on player acquisitions in the past, but Blues co-owner Todd Boley has decided to make another deal with Osimhen to sign Osimhen to prevent further profit and sustainability issues. I want to find a way.
On Sunday, reports in Italy claimed that Chelsea have already sent an offer to Napoli for the Nigerian. Include Romelu Lukaku in player-plus-cash offer.
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This bid was rejected by Napoli, but Chelsea remain undeterred. The west London side will soon make offers to Napoli for both Lukaku and Armando Broja in a new attempt to swindle Osimhen.
It remains to be seen whether this bid will persuade Napoli to sell. However, it must be noted that Lukaku and Broja are two players on the Italian club's transfer candidate list.
Chelsea's Victor Osimhen is a 'superhuman' talent
Meanwhile, Pochettino will be delighted to hear what Italian journalist Paolo Esposito has to say about his new No. 9 candidate.
Esposito said this after Osimhen's stunning header in Napoli's 4-2 win over Monza at the weekend (via Area Naples): “Yesterday he really flew through the air at Monza. He is a very strong centre-forward, probably the best in the world. [his] Exercise capacity.
“A superhuman thing that no one on earth has. I hope he remains at Napoli until the end of his career. Dreaming is good for your health!”
Osimhen's goal was Cristiano Ronaldo-like, leaping wide over defenders and heading toward goal to force Napoli into the tie.
Chelsea will be keen to sign Osimhen ahead of PSG. Osimhen is known to be keen on signing for PSG, but could follow his heart and move to Stamford Bridge.
The former Lille ace is a big fan of Chelsea icon Didier Drogba. Meanwhile, former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has vowed to act as his “agent” and ensure Osimhen joins the Blues.
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