Osimhen’s Chelsea dream inches closer as Lukaku seals Napoli move

Victor Osimhen has been linked with a move away from the Diego Maradona Stadium following his excellent performance for Napoli so far

Victor Osimhen’s long-rumoured move to Chelsea appears to be gaining momentum following Romelu Lukaku’s confirmed transfer to Napoli, Soccernet.ng reports.

The lengthy transfer saga between the English Premier League side and Napoli seems to be nearing its conclusion, as transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that the London club has finally accepted Napoli’s €30 million offer for Lukaku, clearing the way for the Nigerian star to potentially join the Blues.

With the Belgian forward now undergoing a medical examination ahead of his move to the Serie A side, Chelsea’s path to making a serious bid for the Super Eagles attacker, who has been a standout performer in Italy, looks more promising.

The London-based club had previously explored the possibility of signing the Nigerian international, but financial fair play regulations posed a challenge.

The departure of the former Inter Milan forward, however, frees up significant salary space, making it feasible for Chelsea to accommodate Osimhen’s wages.

While it remains unclear if Chelsea can meet Napoli’s asking price, Lukaku’s exit has made it more likely that Osimhen’s time at the Diego Maradona Stadium is limited.

As the summer transfer window nears its end, Nigerian football fans and the global football community eagerly await the outcome of this potential blockbuster deal.

This post was last modified on August 23, 2024 8:51 pm

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories. Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work. With a Bachelor's degree in English Language from Adeyemi College of Education and a Master's Degree in School Library and Media Technology from the University of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel in the field.

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