3 months ago
36 New contacts took place in the past 48 hours between Chelsea and Napoli to discuss the formula and payment structure of a possible deal for Victor Osimhen.
The two clubs know that the discussions will take even more time to explore because of the technical aspects of the operation, and there will certainly not be a resolution before mid-August.
Much of the operation’s success will depend on the fixed amount Chelsea must pay for the Nigerian striker.
Key days ahead for Victor Osimhen and Chelsea
According to CaughtOffside sources with knowledge of the negotiations, the Blues don’t want to go beyond €60m, while Napoli have asked for at least 2 players – Romelu Lukaku and either Trevoh Chalobah or Cesare Casadei – as well as around €80/90m cash.
Another meeting has been planned in the coming days to continue where the discussions left off, and the key details are expected to be nailed down.
Victor OsimhenIt is important to point out again that PSG are currently not a concrete option for Osimhen, despite multiple reports to the contrary.
Despite his entourage having proposed the striker to the French club, PSG have made it known that they are looking for players in other areas.
CaughtOffside sources understand that a winger is a priority for the Ligue Un giants, with Luis Enrique happy that he can already count on the likes of Kolo Muani and Goncalo Ramos as central strikers.
With the Nigerian known to be desperate to leave Napoli in this current transfer window, both Chelsea and the Partnopei, and even Osimhen himself, are likely to have to cede ground in negotiations in order to get a deal over the line.
