August 26th 2024.
The latest news on Victor Osimhen's potential transfer has caught the attention of football fans and clubs alike. His agent has made a statement regarding the ongoing speculation, hinting that a move to Saudi Arabia may not be in the cards for the Nigerian striker. This is a significant boost for both Chelsea and Arsenal, who have been linked to Osimhen throughout the summer transfer window.
Since his impressive performances in Serie A, Osimhen has been on the radar of several clubs. However, recent rumors suggested that he may be heading to the Saudi Pro League after a bid of €65 million was submitted by Al Ahli. Many believed that this could be the end of the road for any potential moves to Europe. But, as it turns out, Stamford Bridge remains Osimhen's most likely destination, with the Gunners also showing a long-standing interest in the player.
Napoli, who had previously agreed to sign Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea, are now open to letting Osimhen go for the right price. However, they have yet to accept Al Ahli's offer, and Osimhen's agent, Roberto Calenda, has now seemingly ruled out a move to Saudi Arabia. He stated that Osimhen is a Napoli player and that his contract has been recently renewed with mutual satisfaction. He also emphasized that the striker is not a "package to be shipped far away" and that he still has a lot to achieve in Europe.
Calenda's comments have put the Premier League clubs on high alert as they continue to monitor the situation. He made it clear that Osimhen's desire is to stay in Europe, where he has made a name for himself and achieved great success. The 25-year-old has an impressive record of 66 goals in 103 games for Napoli and has been a key player for the team in recent years. However, he has yet to feature in any matchday squads this season, which has raised questions about his future at the club.
Despite having a strong squad, Chelsea's Enzo Maresca has hinted that they may still be on the lookout for another center forward to provide competition for Nicolas Jackson. Meanwhile, Arsenal's Mikel Arteta has admitted that his team is "a little short" in terms of forward players and many have called for the Gunners to bring in a proven goalscorer to strengthen their squad. With the transfer window still open, it remains to be seen where Osimhen will end up. But one thing is for sure, his agent's update has added more excitement to an already intriguing transfer saga.
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