Chelsea must ‘do something crazy’ as €120m player wants summer move
Earlier this week, we covered claims from Italy which stated Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are keen on signing Napoli’s Victor Osimhen in the summer window.
On Thursday, Il Mattino reported PSG are one step away from securing the striker’s services.
A fresh report from Il Mattino mentions what Chelsea need to do to get ahead of the Ligue 1 side in the transfer race.
The Nigeria international has a €120m release clause and the Paris club could request a discount from the Serie A side.
In that case, Napoli are ready to take into consideration a few PSG players being included as part of the deal for the 25-year-old. The list includes Carlos Soler, Marco Asensio, Lee Kang-in and Lucas Beraldo.
As of now, this is only an idea for the Naples club, who are waiting to decide their new manager for next season. What’s clear is that they won’t be able to hold on to the former Lille man and his summer sale is gaining momentum.
PSG are offering Osimhen a four-year deal worth €13m per season, but he would prefer a move to the Premier League, where Chelsea are interested. The Blues ‘seem too hesitant’, meaning they haven’t yet taken any concrete steps yet to sign him.
Il Mattino say that unless Chelsea ‘decide to do something crazy and relaunch’ their effort, Osimhen could end up at PSG.
The reports from Il Mattino this week feel like an effort to pressure Chelsea into action.