Napoli sent mixed signals about the availability of Victor Osimhen for the January window. While the club admitted that they might consider serious offers in the January window through their director, Mauro Meluso, the stance of Napoli remains firm when insisting that he is not sold during the season, even for an outrageous fee. The striker is currently on loan at Galatasaray and doing quite well but has remained unsatisfied with Napoli following several incidents involving them, most recent of which was when Napoli “roasted” the player on TikTok.
Osimhen: the most in-demand forward
However, Galatasaray too have an option to make a permanent deal with him after his loan period. Osimhen’s future will probably depend on January negotiations and his price may fall further were he not to renew his Napoli contract, which expires in 2025.
Napoli’s position on Victor Osimhen has become a focal point ahead of the January transfer window. Chelsea, who narrowly missed out on Osimhen last summer, are likely to pursue him once more. The Premier League club understands that Napoli’s estimation might have come down considerably following the expiration of the forward’s 2025 contract and unsuccessfulness in negotiations on the renewal contract. Napoli are reportedly willing to agree on a transfer fee far lower than the €150 million they had demanded earlier. According to reports, £68 million could be enough for the Nigerian forward.
Osimhen’s excellent beginning to the season, with important contributions at Galatasaray, has kept him in demand, and Napoli included a recall clause in his loan deal to make easy his sale in January if that became a necessity. As per theStadard Chelsea ready to make an aggressive move.
It could help the Blues to find the target man they have been looking for while allowing Napoli to better administer a high-profile but difficult player situation. The January window may, therefore be pivotal in settling Osimhen’s uncertain future.
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