July 30th 2024.
The transfer market is always buzzing with speculations and rumors, especially during the summer. One team that has been making headlines is Napoli, who have agreed to sell their star player Victor Osimhen. However, there has been some back and forth regarding his potential destination, with his agent now hitting back at recent reports.
It was initially reported that Osimhen would join Chelsea as part of a swap deal involving Romelu Lukaku. But his agent, Roberto Calenda, has strongly denied these claims, calling them "unfounded imaginary trades." He also reminded everyone that Osimhen is the top scorer for Napoli, who recently won their third Scudetto.
Napoli's president, Aurelio de Laurentiis, has been holding out for a club to trigger Osimhen's €130m clause. However, despite interest from top clubs like Chelsea, Arsenal, and Paris Saint-Germain, no one seems willing to meet this asking price. Napoli is hoping to use Osimhen's transfer fee to offset their summer spending, which includes a deal with Chelsea for Lukaku.
Recent reports suggested that Chelsea and Napoli are in talks for a double deal involving both players. The proposed deal would see Lukaku return to Italy permanently, while Osimhen would move to Stamford Bridge on loan with an option to buy. But according to Calenda, there is no truth to these claims, and he has urged everyone to respect Osimhen and stop spreading fake news.
Meanwhile, Osimhen was left out of Napoli's squad for their pre-season friendly against Egnatia over the weekend. This has fueled even more speculation about his future, with PSG being the most likely destination. However, negotiations between the French club and Napoli have hit a roadblock, leaving Osimhen's future uncertain.
As for Chelsea, they have been keeping a close eye on Osimhen's situation, but it seems they are not willing to meet Napoli's asking price. The London club has been busy in the transfer market, and fans can get all the latest news, exclusives, and analysis by signing up for updates on their website. They are also committed to protecting user privacy with the help of reCAPTCHA and Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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