BREAKING NEWS: Reported live from Fabrizio Romano, Finally osimhen saga is finally over as the Nigerian international has handed in a transfer request as he looks to join Chelsea as soon as possible. According to reports, Chelsea are set to ramp up their interest in Napoli striker Victor Osimhen after the Nigerian international handed in a transfer request over the weekend. He said ” its not new that I want to join Chelsea I tried leave and be in good terms with Napoli but it seems they don’t want to grant my request. I have to do what needs to be done”. Leave me let me go osimhen speaks as player hands in a transfer request.

Chelsea are intensifying their efforts to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen after the Nigerian international submitted a transfer request over the weekend. Osimhen, who joined Napoli from Lille in 2020, has been linked with moves away from the Italian club on several occasions. Chelsea, with a long-standing interest in the 25-year-old, had previously engaged in negotiations with Napoli, including discussions of a swap deal involving Romelu Lukaku.

Chelsea’s initial plan was to secure the signing of Atletico Madrid forward Samu Omorodion for a fee of €40 million. However, this deal has now collapsed, according to The Athletic. Chelsea had reportedly agreed to a £34.5 million (€40 million) transfer for Omorodion, with the player expected to sign a seven-year contract, including an option for an additional year.

Osimhen, whose release clause is set at €130 million, is keen to move to a top-tier club, and Chelsea remain committed to securing his services. Napoli’s new manager, Antonio Conte, is said to be interested in bringing Lukaku to Napoli, having coached him to a Serie A title at Inter Milan in 2021. Lukaku has struggled for form since returning to Chelsea.

Napoli’s sporting director, Giovanni Manna, confirmed Osimhen’s request to leave, stating: “Victor Osimhen has asked to leave the club. He wants to go.” Paris Saint-Germain is also reportedly in the race for Osimhen, intensifying the competition for his signature. With the transfer window closing soon, Chelsea are determined to secure a high-profile striker and view Osimhen as a prime target.