Chelsea closes in on Osimhen with €130m bid ahead of Premier League season
In what could be the biggest transfer of the summer, Chelsea FC is on the verge of signing Victor Osimhen from Napoli in a deal reported to be worth €130 million. Talks between the two clubs have intensified in the past 48 hours, with Osimhen said to have agreed personal terms.
Osimhen, who scored 26 goals for Napoli last season, is seen as the ideal replacement for Chelsea’s struggling frontline. Club officials believe his strength, pace, and clinical finishing will help revive the team's attack under new coach Enzo Maresca.
The Nigerian striker has expressed his interest in playing in the English Premier League, saying it has “always been a dream.” Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has reluctantly agreed to let him go, provided Chelsea meets the buyout clause.
Chelsea fans are already buzzing with excitement on social media, calling Osimhen “the missing piece” in the club’s rebuilding puzzle.
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