Chelsea have been dealt a major blow to their hopes of signing Victor Osimhen. The 25-year-old striker was heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge for much of the summer as Enzo Maresca looked to further bolster his frontline.
However, in the final hours of the transfer window, a switch to west London appears to have collapsed. According to French newspaper RMC Sport, Osimhen shall stay at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona despite interest from the Premier League.
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The report states clarifies that, unless a club from the Saudi Pro League makes a successful bid before Monday, the Nigeria international will remain in the Italian top flight.
football.london understands Chelsea discussed a deal with Napoli about a loan with an obligation to buy.
It’s believed that Al-Ahli have been in talks with Osimhen and they’re said to have offered him an extraordinary salary. Earlier this week, the Nigerian’s agent provided the Blues with great hope of wrapping up a deal.
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