Chelsea are reportedly intensifying its efforts to persuade Napoli to sell Victor Osimhen to them. They have been making more frequent approaches for a transfer next summer.
The African ace has garnered interest from several top European clubs, including Manchester United and Chelsea during the summer transfer window.
Napoli are looking to secure their position by including a release clause in their star player’s new contract, but there hasn’t been significant progress in contract extension negotiations.
The Italian outfit seems determined not to let go of Osimhen in the upcoming January transfer window.
Despite Napoli’s reluctance to part ways with their prized asset, Chelsea are persistently applying “increasing pressure” on the club as they actively pursue the possibility of a future deal.
According to Italian journalist Giovanni Scotto, the Nigerian attacker remains a top target for the Blues, but his parent club is unwilling to engage in negotiations for his transfer in the upcoming January window.
Osimhen earned legendary status in the previous season by playing a pivotal role in Napoli’s Serie A title win, ending a 33-year drought, thanks to his impressive record of 26 goals in 32 top-flight matches.
In the current season, he continues to impress with six goals in ten appearances, despite facing various controversies.
In September, a TikTok post by Osimhen sparked controversy and even led the player to contemplate taking legal action against his club.
This situation has drawn the interest of several prominent European teams who see an opportunity in the complicated contract negotiations between the player and Napoli.
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Despite having made significant investments over £1 billion in new signings since Todd Boehly’s takeover last year, Chelsea have yet to address its scoring issues and remains resolute in its determination to strengthen its forward line.
If the West Londoners can successfully secure the African honcho next summer, it could potentially address the team’s longstanding scoring issues and complete the puzzle for the Blues.
