Chelsea supervisor, Enzo Maresca, has instructed the Premier League aspect board that he’s in help of their pursuit of Napoli’s Victor Osimhen.
Chelsea have been holding tabs on Osimhen’s state of affairs all through the summer season however have been unwilling to fulfill Napoli’s asking value, with the Italian membership initially demanding €130m (£110.8m).
Napoli dropped their valuation to €100m (£85.8m) however Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain, who’ve additionally held in depth talks this summer season, are nonetheless refusing to match that determine.
Over the weekend, Chelsea have been dealt a blow of their pursuit of a brand new striker as their €40m (£34.5m) cope with Atletico Madrid for Samu Omorodion collapsed because of a disagreement with the 20-year-old over private phrases.
Based on Sky Sports activities Italy, Chelsea have now switched their focus to signing Osimhen and the Nigeria worldwide is open to a transfer to Stamford Bridge on a everlasting deal.
The report provides that Maresca has personally accepted the transfer for Osimhen inside Chelsea’s hierarchy.
Napoli’s sporting director, Giovanni Manna, travelled to London on Tuesday for talks with Chelsea over a deal for Romelu Lukaku.
The Instances reported on Wednesday that Napoli have now provided Osimhen to Chelsea as a part of the proposal which might permit Lukaku to be reunited with Antonio Conte.
Chelsea have been trying to safe a £40m charge for Lukaku, who nonetheless has two years remaining on his present contract.
