Osimhen is ready to turn down an offer from Saudi Arabia. He is not willing to move to the Middle East.
Chelsea are heavily linked with Napoli striker Viktor Osimhen who is likely to leave the Serie A club in summer. As per reports, the Blues are close to signing the Nigeria international. They have made the first solid offer for the player.
The West London club are making efforts to sign the Napoli forward. They are linked with the player from last one year and this time, they are close to cracking the deal.
Napoli already have a deal in place for Romelu Lukaku to move in the opposite direction and replace Osimhen. His representatives are against the loan switch to Chelsea with a permanent move next summer.
His agent Roberto Calenda admits that Osimhen is ready to turn down an offer from Saudi Arabia. He is not willing to move to the Middle East.
As per Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, the Blues have reacted by making their own formal contact with player’s representatives. They have made first offer and started negotiation with the club.
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