Chelsea’s pursuit of Victor Osimhen has hit a roadblock as Napoli is determined to keep hold of the talented striker.
Despite Chelsea proposing a player-plus-cash deal, Napoli values Osimhen at a staggering €150 million and intends to resist any attempts to lure away their prized asset.
The club’s president, Aurelio De Laurentiis, is keen on retaining the forward to defend their Scudetto title and mount a strong challenge in the Champions League next season.
Reports suggest that Napoli is considering a Cavani-style arrangement to retain Osimhen for another season, offering him a substantial increase in salary and the promise of a future transfer.
However, if a significant offer arrives, the club would have to evaluate their options and potentially consider a lucrative transfer.
As negotiations unfold, it remains to be seen whether Chelsea or any other interested party can meet Napoli’s steep demands or if the Cavani-style formula will be implemented to keep Osimhen at the Diego Maradona Stadium for another season.
The saga surrounding Osimhen’s future promises to be an intriguing subplot of the upcoming transfer window.
Article updated 2 months ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
