Chelsea Remain Keen on Signing Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, Insists Fabrizio Romano
Contrary to recent reports, Chelsea has not ruled out the possibility of signing Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, according to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The Nigerian striker has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge this summer, and it appears that the Blues remain interested in his services.
Osimhen, who has been instrumental in Napoli’s success in recent years, has made it clear that he wants to leave the club before the summer transfer window closes. The 22-year-old has also been linked with other top European clubs, including Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain, but it seems that Chelsea’s interest in him has not waned.
In a tweet on Tuesday night, Romano addressed reports that Chelsea had dropped out of the race to sign Osimhen. He stated that the club’s interest in the player has always been genuine and remains so to this day.
“Chelsea have never left the race for Victor Osimhen, despite reports this month,” Romano tweeted. “Interest has always been and remains there, but Osimhen’s still only open to leaving only on permanent transfer and not reducing his salary. No changes so far.”
The stalemate suggests that Chelsea and Napoli are currently at a impasse over the terms of the transfer. Osimhen’s insistence on a permanent move, rather than a loan or a transfer with a lower salary, appears to be a major obstacle to any potential deal.
The situation is expected to be closely monitored in the coming weeks, with Chelsea’s window closing in less than three weeks’ time. Whether the club is able to find a compromise with Osimhen and Napoli remains to be seen, but it’s clear that Chelsea’s interest in the player is far from over.
