Premier League Chelsea have not given up on Super Eagles red-hot striker Victor Osimhen despite Paris Saint-Germain’s pursuit of the 25-year-old ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.
The West London club have been long-term admirers of the Nigeria star but their interest went quiet over recent weeks due to Napoli’s reluctance to sell below his €130m release clause.
Osimhen is expected to leave the Serie A club during the current transfer window and PSG are the main club pushing for his arrival. According to GOAL’s Marc Mechenoua, the Ligue 1 champions are in talks with Napoli over the striker as they try to reach a compromise on the player’s transfer fee.
Should they find a way to get the €130m fee decreased, Chelsea could step in and try and hijack the deal for the striker, as sources have said that the Blues have not given up on the 25-year-old and are still interested in the Nigerian talent.
The Premier League club are aware that PSG are ahead of them in the race but the London club still believe they can get a deal done.
The Blues will use the sales of Romelu Lukaku and Armando Broja to fund a move for Osimhen, with both forwards expected to depart Stamford Bridge before the new season gets underway.
