August 11th 2024.
Victor Osimhen, the talented Nigerian striker, has made a bold move by submitting a transfer request in hopes of leaving Napoli before the summer transfer window closes. Despite his crucial role in Napoli's successful 2022-23 Serie A campaign, Osimhen's future with the club has been uncertain since last summer.
Throughout the summer, Osimhen has been training with the club, but he has not been featured in any of their pre-season games. This is due to the club's new head coach, Antonio Conte, who is eager to bring in Romelu Lukaku as a replacement for the Nigerian international.
While Napoli has agreed to let Osimhen leave this summer, their president, Aurelio de Laurentiis, has been holding out for a team to activate his €130m clause. Despite Paris Saint-Germain being the front-runners for his signature, they were not willing to meet the price and have instead chosen to stick with their current options.
Recent reports from Italy have suggested that both Chelsea and Arsenal have reignited their interest in Osimhen, with Napoli's sporting director, Giovanni Manna, confirming that the striker is pushing for a move away from the club. He stated, "Victor Osimhen has asked to leave the club. He wants to go. The situation is clear, there were already chances for his exit last summer. Victor wants to leave. We will see in the next 20 days."
Both Arsenal and Chelsea have been in the market for a new striker this summer. After missing out on Benjamin Sesko, Arsenal was also unable to secure a deal for Newcastle United's Alexander Isak due to financial constraints. However, according to recent reports, the Gunners remain interested in Osimhen following the developments at Napoli over the weekend.
Chelsea, who have already spent £200 million this summer, also have a long-standing interest in Osimhen and are rumored to be close to unveiling Pedro Neto as their latest signing. As the transfer window draws to a close, it will be interesting to see where Osimhen ends up and which club will be able to secure his services.
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