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  • EPL: Chelsea table €60m plus Romelu Lukaku, Cesare Casadei to Napoli for Osimhen

    EPL: Chelsea table €60m plus Romelu Lukaku, Cesare Casadei to Napoli for Osimhen

    Chelsea FC have tabled  Romelu Lukaku and Cesare Casadei to Serie A side, Napoli as part of the deal to acquire Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen at a lower cost.

    Osimhen is frustrated at the lack of interest on the transfer market, as he only signed a new contract in December with the express and stated intention of leaving this summer.

    Napoli initially placed a whooping €130m as his release clause but that is considered far too high by the likes of Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea, who instead looked at other targets.

    Recent developments show that Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid no longer show interest in the forward.

    With this in mind, TEAMtalk claimed  that Chelsea are talking to Napoli about various options to exchange players, which would bring down the overall cost of the operation.

    Lukaku is the inevitable candidate, seeing as Napoli’s new coach Antonio Conte is desperate to reunite with the former Inter striker and he is not part of the plans at Stamford Bridge.

    Armando Broja and Trevoh Chalobah were mentioned, but neither of them are of particular interest to the Partenopei.

    If Lukaku and Casadei were part of the deal, Chelsea would hope to pay only €60m cash for Osimhen.

    The forard has resumed pre -season training with Napoli but could be putting pen to paper for a new club ahead of next season.

  • Ligue 1: PSG shift attention away from Osimhen, target City striker

    Ligue 1: PSG shift attention away from Osimhen, target City striker

    Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) are in talks with Manchester City to sign forward Julian Alvarez as Kylian Mbappe’s replacement.

    PSG have stopped  the pursuit of Osimhem and instead concentrated on Alvarez as Mbappe’s replacement.

    The Ligue 1 champions initially prioritized a move for the Nigerian but high price tag from Napoli is hindering his acquisition.

    According to reports from CaughtOffside, Alvarez has emerged as a top target.

    Despite PSG’s interest, Pep Guardiola is adamant about keeping Alvarez.

    However Manchester City have informed Alvarez’s agents that they have no intention of selling him during the current transfer window and will reject any future offers.

  • Serie A: Napoli set to lower Osimhen’s release clause

    Serie A: Napoli set to lower Osimhen’s release clause

    Serie A side, Napoli have said that they will consider lowering Osimhen’s asking price.

    Many Clubsides have been dissuaded from signing the forward due to his humongous €150 million release clause, thus scaring potential suitors away.

    However,  reports emanating from Calciomercato, claims that the Partenopei may now be ready to lower their initial valuation to €100 million.

    The former Serie A champions are looking to free up much needed transfer funds for new boss Antonio Conte, who is understood to be desperate to land Belgian international striker Romelu Lukaku this summer.

    With the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain not really keen on signing Osimhen at the moment, the only avenue open is a move to Saudi Arabia.

    The 25-year-old is however not keen on the option at the moment.

     

  • Serie A: Osimhen advised to stay back at Napoli

    Serie A: Osimhen advised to stay back at Napoli

    Napoli’s new  manager, Antonio Conte has called for a meeting with Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen.

    Conte wants to discuss Osimhen’s future amid uncertainty over a potential exit from the club.

    Reports say that the Italian manager will be trying to convince the Super Eagles striker to remain with the Serie A side.

    At the moment, nobody is ready to pay Osimhen’s €130m release clause.

    Chelsea and Manchester United have opted to shift focus to younger forwards like Samuel Omorodion and Joshua Zirkzee, while Arsenal are now reportedly in talks with Viktor Gyökeres.

    There is no bid forthcoming from PSG at the moment with only Al Ahli and Al Hilal looking as the only serious interested clubs. But the 25-year-old is not interested in a move to the Saudi Pro League.

  • Transfer: Arsenal approach Napoli for Osimhen deal with €75m

    Transfer: Arsenal approach Napoli for Osimhen deal with €75m

    Arsenal have approached Napoli for the signature of Victor Osimhen with an offer €75m against the player’s €120m release clause set by Napoli.

    Osimhen continues to be highly regarded as one of the top strikers in Europe, with offers coming from right left and center.

    Napoli are willing to allow Osimhen leave if they get the right deal.

    Arsenal is in search of a new striker, viewing Osimhen as a strong candidate after their failed attempt to sign Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig.

    However, according to a report on Calcio Napoli24, Arsenal has no intention of paying the full release clause. They are prepared to offer €75m to secure the former Lille striker.

    This amount represents their maximum offer, and it is presented as a take-it-or-leave-it proposition to Napoli.

    Osimhen is one of the finest strikers in the market at the moment, and the Nigerian star is likely to leave Napoli this summer.

    He is more prolific than our current options and will add more goals to our game, but he is not worth €120m, and we should not be bullied into paying that much for him.

  • Serie A: Napoli reacts to Kvaratskhelia exit claims

    Serie A: Napoli reacts to Kvaratskhelia exit claims

    Serie A c;lub Napoli have released a statement in reaction to the agent of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia claiming they will leave this summer.

    Both agent Mamuka Jugeli and the player’s father, Badri, have declared the winger wants to leave Napoli in the last 24 hours.

    But in response, the Azzurri declared:  “In reference to the statements of Kvaratskhelia’s agent, Mamuka Jugeli, and his father Badri, Calcio Napoli reiterates that the player has a contract for another three years with the club. Kvaratskhelia is not on the market.

    “It is not the agents or fathers who decide the future of a player under contract with Napoli but the Calcio Napoli club!!!

  • EPL: Osimhen’s release clause our major problem – Arsenal

    EPL: Osimhen’s release clause our major problem – Arsenal

    English clubside, Arsenal have informed Napoli they will not meet Victor Osimhen’s €130 million (£110.8m) release clause.

    According to the Gunners, Osimhen’s relese clause is too high.

    It would be recalled that Gunners boss, Mikel Arteta is really hinged on adding a striker to his squad after narrowly missing out on the Premier League title last season.

    However, one of the names on his list is believed to be RB Leipzig striker, Benjamin Sesko, and is available due to his €65m (£55.2m) release clause.

  • Serie A: Napoli to announce Antonio Conte as manager on Monday

    Serie A: Napoli to announce Antonio Conte as manager on Monday

    Serie A giants Napoli are most likely going to announce the acquisition of Antonio Conte on Monday next week.

    The Italian clubside have finalized all necessary agreement and signed papers to ensure that the Italian coach have access to the club on managerial duties.

    According to  La Gazzetta dello Sport only club CEO Aurelio de Laurentiis’ final announcement of the move is remaining and it is unlikely to happen before Sunday.

    Yesterday, decisive work was carried out by Conte’s lawyers to finalise the terms of the deal and everything seems to have been done now, with Conte set to earn €6 million plus bonuses per season in a three-year deal. The bonuses are expected to be quite expensive and the hope is that the move will be announced on Monday.

    Conte will have full power and control over transfers and he will get to work with club sporting director Giovanni Manna from the announcement onwards to work on potential incomings and exits.

  • Super Eagles striker Osimhen favours EPL move

    Super Eagles striker Osimhen favours EPL move

    Napoli striker Victor Osimhen wants to move clubs in the summer and is eyeing the Premier League.

    The Nigerian is said to be in favor of signing for Chelsea in the off-season, given their huge interest.

    The Blues are ready to pay a big money fee to Napoli and then mega wages to Osimhen.

    He is said to have a release clause in his contract that is around £103 million.

    Discussing his future 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.

    “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.”

  • Serie A: Terem Moffi set to replace Osimhen at Napoli

    Serie A: Terem Moffi set to replace Osimhen at Napoli

    Speculations are rife that Napoli SC of Italy  are considering a move for another Nigerian, Terem Moffi as a potential replacement for  departing Victor Osimhen.

    Osimhem could be on his way to Ligue 1 side,  Paris Saint Germain (PSG) to play club football  next season.

    The African Footballer of the year could stage a return to the French Ligue where he previously played for Lille of France before moving to Italy.

    Napoli have been eyeing Moffi and are making a move to land the Super Eagles forward as a replacement for the former Lille striker.

    Moffi has enjoyed a prolific campaign for Ligue 1 club, OGC Nice.

    The 23-year-old Nigerian has already scored 11 goals for his clubside this season.

    Moffi still has 3 years left on his contract and is expected to remain at the club untill 2027 unless he gets bigger offers from another club.

    His compatriot Victor Boniface who plays his football for German champions Bayer Leverkusen and Bologna star, Joshua Zirkzee, have also been linked with Napoli.