BREAKING NEWS: Reported live from Fabrizio Romano, Finally osimhen saga is finally over as the Nigerian international has handed in a transfer request as he looks to join Chelsea as soon as possible. According to reports, Chelsea are set to ramp up their interest in Napoli striker Victor Osimhen after the Nigerian international handed in a transfer request over the weekend. He said ” its not new that I want to join Chelsea I tried leave and be in good terms with Napoli but it seems they don’t want to grant my request. I have to do what needs to be done”. Leave me let me go osimhen speaks as player hands in a transfer request.

Chelsea are ramping up their efforts to acquire Napoli striker Victor Osimhen after the Nigerian international formally requested a transfer over the weekend.

Osimhen, who made his move to Napoli from Lille in the summer of 2020, has been a consistent subject of transfer speculation, with top European clubs keeping a close eye on his situation. Chelsea, in particular, have maintained a long-standing interest in the 25-year-old, having previously explored the possibility of a swap deal involving Romelu Lukaku with Napoli.

Initially, Chelsea were on the brink of signing Atletico Madrid forward Samu Omorodion for a fee of €40 million. However, The Athletic reports that this deal has now collapsed. Chelsea had reportedly reached an agreement with Atletico Madrid for a £34.5 million (€40 million) transfer fee, with Omorodion set to ink a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge, including an option for an additional year.

Despite this setback, Chelsea remain undeterred and are now fully focused on securing Osimhen, who has a release clause of €130 million. The striker is eager to join a top-tier club, and Chelsea are determined to meet his ambitions by bringing him to the Premier League.

Meanwhile, Napoli’s new manager, Antonio Conte, is said to be interested in a reunion with Romelu Lukaku, a player he coached to a Serie A title with Inter Milan in 2021. Lukaku has struggled to find consistent form since his return to Chelsea later that year, and a move to Napoli could provide him with a fresh start under Conte’s guidance.

Osimhen’s desire to leave Napoli was confirmed by the club’s sporting director, Giovanni Manna, who stated over the weekend, “Victor Osimhen has asked to leave the club. He wants to go. The situation is clear; there were already opportunities for his departure last summer. Victor wants to leave. We will see what happens in the next 20 days.”

Adding to the competition for Osimhen’s signature, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) are also reportedly interested in signing the striker this summer.

With the transfer window rapidly approaching its closure, Chelsea are resolute in their quest to land a marquee striker, and they believe Osimhen is the perfect fit for the role.