Osimhen DEADLINE revealed as Chelsea open talks

Cameron Smith

16 Jul 2024 15:45 CDT
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Victor Osimhen, Napoli, 2023/24 — © IMAGO

Napoli want to resolve Victor Osimhen’s future by 25 July, according to reports in Italy.

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The Nigeria international is set to leave the club this summer amid interest from Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and the Saudi Pro League, but Napoli are growing frustrated by speculation over his future.

As a result, they want to resolve Osimhen’s transfer saga by 25 July, ahead of their pre-season retreat in Castel di Sangro, as per Sport Mediaset.

Napoli want Osimhen’s €130 million release clause to be triggered in order to sanction a sale, and while this has previously been deemed too expensive by Chelsea, the Blues are now preparing to hold new talks, according to CaughtOffside.

PSG are also interested, but they aren’t willing to spend over €100m on the 25-year-old and are therefore keen to include Carlos Soler, Nordi Mukiele or Kang-in Lee in a potential deal.

However, Napoli will only sell Osimhen if his release clause is paid in full.

Napoli want Romelu Lukaku

In addition, Napoli are set to offer Chelsea €25m for Romelu Lukaku as they eye a summer move for the Belgium international.

That is according to Nicolo Schira, who has revealed that Lukaku has agreed a three-year contract with the Italian club.

© IMAGO - Romelu Lukaku could join Napoli this summer

Lukaku has verbally agreed a deal until 2027, with Napoli set to pay him €6.5 million a year, plus bonuses. There could also be an option included in the deal to extend his stay until 2028.

However, a move will only be possible if Osimhen is sold.

Lukaku, 31, spent last season on loan at AS Roma and he notched 21 goals in 47 matches for the Italian giants.