- Chelsea's loan bid for the Napoli striker has been allegedly rejected
- Arsenal is hopeful of landing Victor Osimhen
- PSG is still in the race for the pacy striker
Osimhen’s agent, Roberto Calenda, has reacted to transfer rumours regarding his client. He claims that no loan bid has come in for Victor so far and that people should respect the player and stop fake news.
In his exact words, according to @FabrizioRomano:
“I read about ‘fantasy exchanges’ with Victor… as if he was a package to be delivered quickly.
“This package is the top scorer of the third Scudetto in the history of Napoli.
“Respect and stop fake news!”
However top clubs like Chelsea, Arsenal, and PSG are all still in the race to sign the Nigerian forward.
Chelsea loan bid allegedly rejected
Mirror UK reported some hours ago that Chelsea was already in talks with Osimhen’s representative and were lining up a loan swap for the player with an option to buy which will see Lukaku go opposite ways to reunite with former Chelsea coach, Antonio Conte who was appointed Napoli’s head coach earlier this month. It is however speculated that Napoli has rejected the loan deal and is waiting for to right buyer to activate the player’s €130 million release clause.
Hopeful Arsenal is also in the race to sign the €130 million rated striker
As the summer transfer window begins to heat up, Arsenal FC is also making headlines with their pursuit of the coveted Napoli striker valued at €130 million. Under the management of Mikel Arteta, Arsenal has made a noticeable effort to improve their squad and rise once again to the top echelons of English and European soccer. After completing the signing of Italian youngster, Riccardo Calafiori in a €45m deal and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Leicester for £30m, Arsenal are back in the transfer market to boost their offensive options. Arsenal has reportedly made enquiries about the Super Eagles forward, although they seem to be more interested in Viktor Gyokeres.
Can PSG find a suitable replacement for Mbappe in Victor Osimhen?
Napoli’s head coach, Conte, has reportedly left Victor Osimhen out of pre-season preparations. The forward is nonetheless keen on leaving Italy this summer and the French giants, PSG, remain at the frontline to secure the player despite interests from top English clubs. Mbappe left for Spanish side, Real Madrid on a free transfer at the beginning of the transfer window. The club's record goalscorer, the French captain has left a big shoe to be filled and Victor Osimhen seems like the best candidate for the job. It however remains to be seen how it turns out if PSG can land the Nigerian striker.
3 lessons to learn from the new NPFL partnership with Sevilla FC
Previously, TheRadar reported that Europa League giants, Sevilla FC have announced a significant partnership with the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL). This collaboration is set to create a new chapter in football relations between the Spanish club and Nigeria, promising to enhance the development of Nigerian football youngsters and coaches.
