Blue over red! Victor Osimhen decides next club as Napoli exit nears

Blue over red! Victor Osimhen decides next club as Napoli exit nears

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 09:40 - 09.05.2024

Reports suggest Napoli and Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, has chosen his next club.

Osimhen has picked Chelsea over Arsenal as his next destination according to reports coming out of Italy.

La Gazzetta dello Sport are reporting that the 25-year-old Nigerian goal-machine has opted for a move to Stamford Bridge and a deal could be done as soon as the transfer window closes.

Osimhen to snub Arsenal for Chelsea?

Victor Osimhen after his opener for Napoli failed to celebrate. (Photo Credit: Imago)

It is believed Osimhen will cost in the region of €120 (£103m)- €130m (£111m) and 'would prefer Chelsea' above all other interested parties.

The Blues would like to include Lukaku as part of an agreement, according to the above story, after parting ways with the Belgian three years after he returned to the club.

Back in January, Osimhen told CBS Sports:

"The rumour is going around about me linked with the Premier League. 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.

Osimhen will drastically improve Chelsea's attack and could be the key to unlocking the Blues as true Premier League contenders next season.

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