Napoli have confirmed that long-term Chelsea target Victor Osimhen handed in a transfer request to leave the cub this summer. It comes after he was left out of Antonio Conte’s matchday squad for a Coppa Italia clash with Modena on Saturday.....CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
Osimhen is a player that has been linked with a move to Chelsea for months – the Blues are reportedly still very interested in trying to bring the big man to Stamford Bridge before the close of the transfer window, but his asking price has been a real.
CHELSEA didnt want to pay that £111 million clause on his contract at the beginning of the summer, so Napoli lowered the asking price to £87 million in order to try and get him sold – but the Blues dont want to pay that amount for the player either.
There has been alot more speculation about loan moves, potential swap deals and the reports that Osimhen does not want to even make the move to the Premier League, but that has not stopped rumours that CHELSEA are still very keen on the man.
Now – Sporting director Giovanni Manna addressed Osimhen’s future pre-match, saying that the big man has handed in a transfer request in order to force a move away from Napoli before the club of the transfer window.
“He asked to leave.” The club chief continued: “We are calm because we have players in the squad who can replace him in the best way.
“However, we do not want to harm the integrity of the group and want to preserve it. We will see what will happen in the next few days.”
Look, we know that Osimhen has wanted to leave Napoli for months now – but if clubs dont want to meet his high asking price and then given him the reported £250k-a-week wages that he desires – what are the club meant to do.
We are sure that he will leave Napoli – we just dont know who for and on what kind of deal…CONTINUE READING>>
