Chelsea Football Club is ramping up efforts to secure the signature of Victor Osimhen, making him their primary target to bolster their attacking lineup and preempt competition from Paris Saint-Germain, as per The Sun.
The London-based club is prepared to activate Osimhen’s release clause, set at a staggering €130 million, and intends to initiate discussions with Napoli soon to negotiate the payment terms.
According to transfer insider Rudy Galetti, Chelsea is committed to meeting the striker’s hefty price tag of €130 million and aims to expedite the process to fend off interest from PSG. The French club is actively seeking a replacement for Kylian Mbappe, who is expected to depart in June, prompting them to eye Osimhen.
🚨📈 #Chelsea are planning to speed things up for Victor #Osimhen – main target to strenghten their attack – to anticipate the competition from #PSG.
🗣️ #CFC are willing to trigger the release clause (€130m) and will approach #Napoli soon to negotiate the payment structure. https://t.co/5Cn5YpEFOb pic.twitter.com/69DkJsZYVe
— Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) February 16, 2024
In an effort to finalize the deal swiftly, representatives from the Premier League side will soon convene with Napoli officials to hash out the payment structure. Despite Osimhen recently signing a lucrative contract extension with Napoli, tying him to the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium until 2026, Chelsea remains determined in their pursuit.
Despite facing setbacks earlier this season due to a hamstring injury, the Nigerian international has continued to shine in Naples. With eight goals and three assists in 18 appearances this campaign, Osimhen has demonstrated his prowess and potential, making him an enticing prospect for Chelsea as they seek to bolster their attacking options.
