Uncertainty surrounds Osimhen’s move to PSG as blow hot and cold while Napoli expects the deal to be done by Thursday
Over the last few days, Napoli star Victor Osimhen has been linked to a move to Paris Saint-Germain. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported this week that Osimhen has approved PSG’s project and is eager for the transfer to proceed.
However, one outlet is reporting that the capital club won’t be pursuing the 25-year-old. The Osimhen to PSG rumours intensified after Napoli manager Conte opted to exclude Osimhen from the squad for their friendly against Mantova, despite the striker being in good health and free of physical issues.
Still, one report notes that PSG supporters shouldn’t expect a new striker this summer. According to Le10Sport, PSG currently has no plans to recruit a new No. 9. Luis Enrique is set to start the 2024-2025 season with Gonçalo Ramos and Randal Kolo Muani.
So far, no offers have been made for either PSG attacker. Unless one of them leaves, Paris won’t be looking to fill this position. Moreover, this information is a hurdle for Napoli and their plans to replace him.
Last week, journalist Gianluca Di Marzio reported that Napoli and Romelu Lukaku have reached an agreement on personal terms. The Chelsea striker is expected to earn €6 million per season over a three-year contract, with additional bonuses.
The final hurdle is negotiating the transfer fee to secure the player that will likely replace Osimhen.
Elsewhere, Lukaku is building up his fitness individually as he waits to join Napoli and Paris Saint-Germain are close to unblocking the deal as they push for Osimhen.
Corriere dello Sport details how Napoli are hoping to sell Osimhen to PSG by this Thursday, allowing them to finally pull the trigger on the deal with Chelsea for Lukaku, who is waiting to be reunited with Antonio Conte.
The Belgian striker has returned from his holiday in Turkey and is now individually training to start preparing for the move.
Napoli will pay Chelsea around €25m including add-ons for Lukaku, obtaining a significant discount on the circa €44m (£37.5m) release clause.
