Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen
Officials of Chelsea football club are currently in Italy to try to get Nigerian forward, Victor Osimhen to sign for the club.
Chelsea is bent on increasing their attacking options and believes Osimhen will solve their failings in front of goal. The side only last night fell 2-1 to Swiss side Servette in the UEFA Conference League despite scoring first.
Aside from Chelsea, Saudi League side, Al Ahli reportedly tabled a mouth-watering offer and have reached an agreement with Napoli. All that is left is for Osimhen to give the green light.
The offer includes a €75/80m total package. Four-year contract worth €25/30m per season net to Osimhen plus release clause. The release clause is said to be lower than €100m.
According to reports, Al Ahli is not leaving anything to chance and have found another option in England forward, Ivan Toney. If Osimhen decides to join Chelsea, the Saudi side will seal the deal with Toney who is currently undergoing medicals.
Chelseas offer to Osimhen is a loan with an obligation to buy. (Vanguard)
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