BREAKING: Chelsea Land Massive Osimhen Boost as PSG Pull Out of Transfer Pursuit
Chelsea FC have received a massive boost in their pursuit of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, with Paris Saint-Germain reportedly pulling out of the transfer chase. The Blues are now in a prime position to land the 23-year-old Nigerian sensation, who has been one of the most prolific strikers in Serie A this season.
As reported by iNews, PSG’s interest in Osimhen has cooled due to the club’s financial constraints. The French giants are looking to offload some big-money players to raise funds for their summer signings. This development has cleared the way for Chelsea to make a move for the highly-rated forward.
In addition to this news, The Sun claims that Chelsea are on the verge of sealing a swap deal involving Osimhen. Napoli are reportedly asking for a package deal worth £137.5 million, which includes Romelu Lukaku, Cesare Casadei, and a further £39 million. The Italian club is desperate to get rid of Lukaku’s massive wages and are willing to include the striker in the deal to facilitate the transfer.
This news comes as a massive boost for Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca, who is looking to add firepower to his squad. The Blues have been linked with several strikers this summer, including Samuel Omorodion, but their deal collapsed. Osimhen would be an excellent addition to the squad, and his signing would send a statement of intent from the club.
The Nigerian striker has been in outstanding form for Napoli, scoring 15 goals in 23 appearances this season. His pace, power, and clinical finishing ability make him an attractive prospect for top clubs. Chelsea fans would be thrilled to see Osimhen don the Blue jersey and join the likes of Lukaku, Neto, and other exciting young players in the squad.
The Blues’ latest signing, Pedro Neto, spoke to the club’s official website about his expectations for the new season. "It’s a big club, with big ambitions. I know the history the club has. I’m really looking forward to meeting my teammates, meeting the staff, and meeting everyone else, because I want to make history with the club."
He added, "I hope to bring work, I hope to bring faith to the team, to bring wins, to bring goals, to bring assists, and to bring everything to make everybody happy here."
The addition of Osimhen would be a massive boost for Chelsea, and fans are eagerly waiting to see if the deal goes through. Keep an eye out for more updates as this story develops.
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