Premier League Rival to Battle Chelsea for Victor Osimhen with Napoli Ruled Out

Premier League Rival to Battle Chelsea for Victor Osimhen with Napoli Ruled Out

  • Victor Osimhen's future remains uncertain, but reports have suggested that he could be playing in England next season
  • Clubs in England, France, Germany and even Saudi Arabia are interested in the Nigerian who is billed to leave Napoli this summer
  • Following the departure of Harry Kane from Tottenham Hotspur reports claim manager Ange Postecoglou is ready to battle for Osimhen's signature

Nigerian international Victor Osimhen is poised to leave Italian club Napoli this summer as Chelsea are said to be working out his transfer.

Osimhen has caught the eye of several clubs in England, France, Germany, and even Saudi Arabia during this summer transfer window.

Several reports claimed he was on the verge of joining PSG, but the Parisians seem to have pulled out of the negotiations.

Victor Osimhen is now reportedly on the radar of Tottenham Hotspur.
Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing Chelsea target Victor Osimhen. Photo: Image Photo Agency.
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Osimhen's agent, Roberto Calenda, denied reports that the 25-year-old would move to the Stamford Bridge club on loan as his future remains uncertain.

New information claims Tottenham Hotspur are now considering the wantaway Napoli star as they seek to fill the void occasioned by Harry Kane’s departure.

Football Insider reports that manager Ange Postecoglou is in search of a proven striker ahead of the 2024/2025 football season.

Recall that Osimhen, who joined Napoli in 2020 for a staggering fee of €77.5m, has continued to paint Italy with goals, and his 26 league goals helped the club to the Scudetto in the 2023/2024 season.

A huge financial investment is required to complete the striker's transfer, as Napoli have inserted a €130m release clause in his contract.

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It remains to be seen if Spurs chairman Daniel Levy will be willing to make such a substantial commitment.

Lady begs Osimhen to join Chelsea

Legit.ng earlier reported that a staunch Chelsea fan pleaded with Osimhen to join the English Premier League club.

Osimhen has been a significant subject in the summer transfer window, and he has been linked with several teams in recent weeks.

Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United, and Liverpool made enquiries about the Napoli striker as soon as the 2023/2024 season ended.

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Babajide Orevba (Sports Editor) Babajide Orevba is a CAF-accredited Nigerian journalist, digital publishing expert, researcher, writer and TV analyst. He has covered several major football tournaments including FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, AFCON, CAF Competitions as well as grassroots competitions within Nigeria. Email: babajide.orevba@corp.legit.ng