Reports from TBR suggest that Chelsea is contemplating a groundbreaking move to secure Victor Osimhen from Napoli. The Blues are rumored to be willing to trigger Osimhen’s massive €130 million release clause, although they seek certain conditions in structuring the payments, including the potential addition of players and add-ons to the deal.
In their pursuit of a new No.9 to elevate their squad, Chelsea has set their sights on Osimhen as their preferred target. While other names like Lautaro Martinez, Viktor Gyokeres, and Benjamin Sesko have been considered, Chelsea is prepared to test Napoli’s resolve with a substantial offer for the Nigerian striker.
Napoli President Aurelio Di Laurentiis is renowned for his tough negotiating stance, particularly regarding star players like Osimhen. Chelsea’s willingness to meet the release clause hinges on Di Laurentiis agreeing to structured payments and the inclusion of players and add-ons as part of the agreement.
Recent reports suggest that Chelsea is open to the idea of including Romelu Lukaku as part of the deal to sweeten the offer. While discussions with Napoli have not yet commenced, Chelsea is prepared to pay a club-record fee, matching Osimhen’s release clause, in hopes of securing the 25-year-old attacker’s services.
PSG also emerges as a contender for Osimhen’s signature, especially with the impending departure of Kylian Mbappe. The French giants have expressed optimism about acquiring Osimhen and, like Chelsea, could trigger his release clause. With greater financial resources at their disposal, PSG may even offer more favorable terms, including the possibility of paying the entire fee upfront.
Ultimately, the decision rests with Osimhen, who must communicate his choice to Napoli to initiate the transfer process. As negotiations unfold, the fixed amount of the release clause will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in shaping the outcome of any potential agreement.