Victor Osimhen transfer latest: Chelsea 'plan talks', Arsenal interest, Napoli asking price and Antonio Conte claim
All the latest transfer news surrounding reported Arsenal and Chelsea target Victor Osimhen.
Arsenal and Chelsea continue to be linked with a move for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, with both clubs in the market for a new frontman this summer. The superstar striker has been a sensation in Serie A, and it looks as though he may be on the move ahead of the new season.
But it’s no secret that Osimhen is likely to cost a huge amount of money, and that means a transfer involving any club will be a complicated one. With that in mind, we have rounded up all the latest news surrounding the striker.
Latest report
While Arsenal have regularly been linked with Osimhen, the latest reports suggest Chelsea are the team currently pushing for a deal. According to Caughtoffside, the Blues are planning to hold talks with Napoli over a potential deal in the coming days.
Enzo Maresca wants to land a new striker this summer, and Osimhen is the priciest target he could possible set eyes on, but he also looks to be a generational talent that could become the club’s starting striker for years to come. That could see Chelsea push for a deal, providing they can afford it within Profit and Sustainability guidelines.
Reports have claimed that Napoli are now asking for £84.5million for Osimhen rather than the previous asking price of £126.8million
What Osimhen has said about his future?
Osimhen spoke about his future back in January, revealing that he will consider his future despite penning a new deal.
"The rumour is going around about me linked with the Premier League," Osimhen told CBS Sports. "When you're one of the hottest strikers on the globe, you expect this type of thing, and of course, the Premier League is one of the biggest and best leagues in the whole world.
"I'm with Napoli, I signed a new contract. I'm enjoying my time there. I think I've already made up my mind, I already know what I want to do in my career. Since I've started, I've been the one making my own decisions and everything is working out well for me. I already know the next step I want to take, so for now I just want to finish the season strong. I will [then] go relax somewhere with my daughter, think about my life and then finally come out with a decision that I've already made."
What has Conte said about Osimhen?
Recently appointed Napoli boss Antonio Conte has said of Osimhen’s future this summer: “We are talking about Victor as a professional, an excellent, top player.
“I spoke to him and he knows that absolutely nothing has changed. He belongs to Napoli and he knows that those who belong to Napoli have to work hard and have the right attitude, even if there is this sort of agreement, that we still don’t know how it will end. He’s here with a smile, and what counts at the moment is the training this afternoon and the attitude with me and my colleagues.”