English Premier League giants Chelsea are preparing to make a £77m bid to secure the transfer of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen in the summer.
According to Italian newspaper Il Mattino, the Blues are set to launch a bid of £77m to acquire the services of the Nigerian striker at the end of the 2023/24 football season.
The report also suggests that Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis may consider accepting an offer below Osimhen’s €130m release clause, given Osimhen’s desire to leave the club.
The Nigeria international recently signed a contract extension until June 2026 and the new deal includes a release clause of €130m.
However, Il Mattino claims De Laurentiis could accept an offer below the release clause given that Osimhen has already expressed a desire to leave the club.
Chelsea has long been believed to be looking for striker reinforcements, and intermediaries have already begun talks with Osimhen’s agent, Roberto Calenda, to negotiate a move for the former Lille striker.
Victor Osimhen has an impressive goal-scoring record for Napoli, with 72 goals in 125 games since 2020, making him an attractive signing for the London club.
