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Victor Osimhen ready to snub Chelsea and frustrate Napoli in Romelu Lukaku bid as he holds out for preferred transfer

Victor Osimhen is reportedly holding up a potential move to Chelsea as he would prefer to join Paris Saint-Germain.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Chelsea have been in contact with Napoli throughout the summer to try to negotiate a deal for Nigerian striker Osimhen, with the Italian club keen on signing Romelu Lukaku in exchange. But according to Football Italia, the 25-year-old is waiting for PSG and is not keen on the idea of joining the west Londoners.

Victor Osimhen Romelu Lukaku

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Osimhen is said to be apprehensive about heading to the Premier League as Chelsea will not play in the Champions League this season. The Napoli forward netted 17 goals in 32 appearances for the Serie A side last term, despite the previous champions having a very poor campaign.

DID YOU KNOW?

While Osimhen is looking for a move away from the Italian top flight, Lukaku is keen to return again. The Belgian forward has already played for Inter and Roma, but is now looking to link up with Antonio Conte again at Napoli.

Osimhen Napoli

WHAT NEXT FOR OSIMHEN AND LUKAKU?

All reports suggest that Osimhen is holding up a potential swap deal between Napoli and Chelsea, however it is PSG who have come closest to prising the 35-cap international away. According to the report, Napoli have an asking price of €100 million (£86m/$110m) that must be met for them to consider cutting ties with the goal-scorer.