As the summer transfer window enters its final fortnight, Napoli striker Victor Osimhen‘s next destination looks close to be being determined.
On the heels of another frenzied few months of activity, one of the final moves before the window slams shut could be a big one.
Part of the Partenopei’s Scudetto-winning side two seasons ago, the Nigerian hitman has become hot property, and at time of writing, Paris Saint-Germain are moving closer to his signature.
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Osimhen ‘dream’ move
As PSG look to fill the impossible void left by Kylian Mbappe, the arrival of Osimhen could go a long way to cushioning the blow.
One of Europe’s hottest striking properties for some years now, Napoli have in recent windows priced Premier League clubs in particular out of a move.
However, even with a release clause of 110million Euros, for the first time this summer, the forward has been pushing for a move away from Italy.
And the latest reports now suggest Osimhen has his heart set on a switch to Paris.
🚨🔵🔴 Understand that Victor #Osimhen still wants to join Paris Saint-Germain until Deadline Day!
… as #PSG is definitely his desired destination.
Chelsea, still trying to sign the 26 y/o striker and been told that there was also a loose approach from Arsenal weeks ago.… pic.twitter.com/kXKSDe5tuM
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) August 14, 2024
A report from German journalist Florian Plettenberg claims Osimhen “wants to join” PSG.
However, there a a number of obstacles to overcome yet, with the reigning French champions needing to sell a player before they can sanction a move, with Randal Kolo Muani and Goncalo Ramos on the books.
Plettenberg goes on to state, “his preference is Paris but they can’t proceed as Kolo Muani/Ramos are under contract.”
Nevertheless the bookies are convinced and now as short as 4/6, Osimhen to PSG, despite potential complications, is edging ever nearer.
Blues cling to hope
If reports are to be believed then, Chelsea look to have missed out on one of their big transfer targets, but owner Todd Boehly is still hopeful.
For the Blues, having dismissed Mauricio Pochettino, the arrival of Enzo Maresca has seen Chelsea’s relentless, some would say frivolous, recruitment drive roll on.
Already boasting a front three of Cole Palmer, Christopher Nkunku and Nicholas Jackson, the west Londoners have not settled. Far from it.
In the past week alone, Pedro Neto has made the £54 million switch from Wolves, whilst Joao Felix looks set to return to Stamford Bridge in the coming days.
However, Osimhen may now be one to slip the net, at a sizeable cost to Chelsea’s progress.
Nevertheless, until the deal is complete, Boehly will pull out all the stops to see Osimhen’s plane takes a reroute to London, at 11/10.
