BREAKING: Chelsea suddenly afford Victor Osimhen if these two transfers go through
Romelu Lukaku has been granted permission by Chelsea to go to Italy, where he will have his medical tomorrow before agreeing to a contract to play for Napoli. The medical will take place in Rome, Chelsea247 has been informed. In addition to earning Chelsea an estimated €40 million from the deal, Lukaku’s departure will free up a substantial amount of salary—roughly £300,000 every week. The owners of Chelsea are keen to cut the salary budget.
They want to build a football team that can support itself financially because, unlike the previous owner, they are not able to contribute their own funds. Eliminating Lukaku from the records would be a positive move.
Then there is the case of Raheem Sterling, who has suddenly been frozen out and hasn’t been seen at Cobham since he was dropped for the game against Manchester City. Sources have told LondonWorld that, Sterling is on £320k-a-week wages, and finding a team willing to take on his salary would be a massive boost to the club’s finances.
Then there is the case of Raheem Sterling, who has suddenly been frozen out and hasn’t been seen at Cobham since he was dropped for the game against Manchester City. Sources have told LondonWorld that, Sterling is on £320k-a-week wages, and finding a team willing to take on his salary would be a massive boost to the club’s finances.
The exit of both players would suddenly create space for Chelsea to pursue Victor Osimhen, who has been strongly linked with the club after being frozen out of the Napoli team, ironically by former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte.
Osimhen is on substantial wages at Inter Milan, and sources have indicated he is not willing to take a pay cut, which has made Chelsea cautious about the deal. However, the departure of both Sterling and Lukaku could provide the final boost needed to bring the Nigerian striker to Stamford Bridge.
PSG are also reportedly interested in Osimhen, who is the current African Footballer of the Year. Reports from France suggest that the player has agreed to personal terms, although Napoli remains adamant about securing a massive fee for him.