Football News Update: Chelsea and Arsenal Boosted as Napoli Slash Asking Price for Victor Osimhen
In a significant development for Premier League clubs, reports indicate that Napoli have dramatically reduced their asking price for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen. The 25-year-old has emerged as one of the most sought-after forwards in Europe over the past couple of seasons, following his impressive performances that helped Napoli win the Serie A title in the 2022/23 campaign.
According to sources in Italy, Napoli had initially set a staggering €150 million (£126 million) transfer fee for Osimhen, which had proven to be a major obstacle for potential suitors, including Arsenal and Chelsea. However, the report suggests that the Italian club has now been forced to reconsider their stance, and they are now ‘willing to evaluate possible offers of 100 million euros’ for the striker.
“This development could open the door for a potential move for Osimhen, who has expressed his desire to leave Napoli this summer.”
Both Arsenal and Chelsea have been long-time admirers of the Nigerian international and are in the market for a new forward this offseason.
Meanwhile, the report also suggests that a swap deal between Chelsea and Napoli involving Romelu Lukaku could be a possibility. New Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is said to have a strong desire to bring the Belgian striker back to Stamford Bridge, and this could potentially be facilitated by the Osimhen transfer saga.
As the summer transfer window approaches, football enthusiasts will be keenly following the developments surrounding Osimhen’s future and the potential impact on the Premier League landscape.
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