Victor Osimhen‘s potential transfer from Napoli this summer is increasingly uncertain with his best option with the French giants PSG hitting a road block, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
The negotiations between the Nigerian striker’s current club Napoli and PSG have stalled. According to the Italian journalist, the French club is unwilling to meet the demands of their Italian counterparts.
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Napoli have suggested including Kang-in Lee as part of the deal, but the Ligue 1 champions are not prepared to agree to this condition and will not activate the former Serie A top scorer’s €130 million release clause.
🚨🔴🔵 Negotiations between PSG and Napoli for Osimhen, not advancing after recent talks.
PSG rejected to include Kang-in Lee in the deal and will not trigger release clause as Napoli wanted.
Deal NOT happening under these conditions.
PSG also happy with Ramos & Kolo Muani. pic.twitter.com/R46085YcyQ
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 22, 2024
Although there have been rumors that PSG might let Gonçalo Ramos or Kolo Muani leave, Romano reports that the club is satisfied with their current forward options, further complicating Osimhen’s potential transfer.
This situation also impacts Chelsea’s Romelu Lukaku, who has reportedly agreed to reunite with his former coach Antonio Conte at Napoli.