Transfer: ‘Breakthrough in sight’ – Chelsea edge closer to signing Osimhen

Chelsea are edging closer to signing Victor Osimhen from Napoli this summer.

Journalist, Miguel Delaney, made this revelation, adding that the Blues have been engaged in negotiations with Napoli.

He said that although talks have been complicated, “a breakthrough is now in sight.”

Osimhen, 25, has a €130 million release clause in the deal he signed two last summer but the west London side are not willing to exercise.

Instead, Enzo Maresca’s side are exploring the option to include Romelu Lukaku in their offer for the Nigeria international and current African Footballer of the Year.

The former Serie A champions are open to such arrangements, as new manager Antonio Conte wants the former Manchester United striker to lead his attack this season.

Lukaku is no longer part of the plans at Chelsea and will be allowed to leave.

However, Osimhen reportedly wants close to £200,000 per week in wages to move to Stamford Bridge.

While Chelsea have implemented a strict salary structure at Stamford Bridge recently, they are willing to make an exception for the Nigerian.