Chelsea are exploring the potential of loaning Victor Osimhen from Napoli as a part of a deal to reunite Romelu Lukaku with Antonio Conte, whereas Arsenal have made an enquiry in regards to the prolific ahead, in line with studies.
Osimhen has been closely linked with a transfer away this summer time, regardless of extending his Napoli contract earlier this yr. His new deal comprises a fluctuating launch clause price at the very least £100m, which has postpone potential suitors.
Paris Saint-Germain have held talks with the Serie A aspect in current weeks however haven’t been in a position to come to an settlement over a switch price and so the race for Nigeria worldwide stays open.
Chelsea are long-term admirers of Osimhen – 90min first revealed their curiosity again in October 2022 – and are but to safe the marquee signing up entrance that they crave, as a substitute bringing within the likes of Nicolas Jackson, Marc Guiu and David Datro Fofana over the previous 18 months.
The Athletic report that talks are ongoing with Napoli over the potential sale of Lukaku, who returned to Stamford Bridge in 2021 after two vastly profitable seasons below Conte’s administration at Inter, throughout which the Nerazzurri received the 2020/21 Serie A title, and there’s now the extraordinary chance that Napoli may ship Osimhen to Chelsea on mortgage with an choice to purchase as a part of any deal for Lukaku.
Conte is eager on a reunion with Lukaku on the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, although their makes an attempt to usher in the Belgian have been thwarted so far.
Chelsea are decided to sanction a everlasting exit for Lukaku this summer time quite than permit him to go away on one more mortgage. His £97.5m return to the membership has been nothing wanting an unmitigated catastrophe, resulting in a second spell at Inter on mortgage earlier than a 12-month stint below Jose Mourinho at Roma.
The Giallorossi had initially proven curiosity in taking Lukaku on a everlasting foundation, however weren’t in a position to match the calls for of Chelsea, who nonetheless have the Belgian contracted to the membership for an additional two years.
Osimhen has confirmed to be an elusive determine for Chelsea to this point and getting a deal over the road could also be difficult additional by curiosity from Premier League rivals Arsenal.
Italian publication Corriere dello Sport state that the Gunners, who’ve lengthy been touted as a possible vacation spot for Osimhen, have enquired in regards to the 25-year-old, however their major goal stays Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres.
Mikel Arteta’s aspect have additionally been linked with Bayern Munich’s Leroy Sane, having already tied up a deal for Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori, who shone for Italy at Euro 2024 after an incredible season at Bologna helped the Serie A aspect safe unlikely qualification into this season’s Champions League.
