Chelsea are still very much in the race to sign Victor Osimhen this summer, and crucial to their pursuit is the belief that the Napoli striker may agree to lower his wages to secure a switch to Stamford Bridge.
The Inside Details:
Chelsea’s Standpoint: The club have long admired Osimhen and view him as the ideal profile to lead their attack. While his €120m release clause remains a hurdle, the bigger issue is his high wage demands, which currently exceed Chelsea’s structure.
Osimhen’s Position: Sources suggest the Nigerian forward is open to a Premier League move and would consider adjusting his salary expectations if the project excites him. He is keen to compete at the highest level and sees England as his next logical step.
Why Chelsea Believe: With Enzo Maresca set to take over and a young core already in place, Chelsea are pitching a vision of Osimhen being “the final piece” in their rebuild. They are optimistic that personal terms can be resolved if Napoli’s price tag is met.
Napoli’s Stance:
Napoli will demand the full release clause.
With no Champions League football next season and Osimhen’s desire to leave already public, they may ultimately be forced to engage.
The Bigger Picture:
Chelsea are balancing between Osimhen’s proven world-class pedigree, Benjamin Šeško’s raw potential, and Hugo Ekitike’s affordability and recent Bundesliga explosion. While Osimhen is the most expensive option, he is also the most Premier League-ready.
Should Chelsea sell players like Lukaku and Broja, they will free up funds and wages — potentially clearing the way for Osimhen
