Only Chelsea remain in the chase for Victor Osimhen as PSG are now busy looking at other targets and there was never any truth in interest by Arsenal, according to Top Transfer Expert Fabrizio Romano.
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The Transfer Expert reported today that big-spending Premier League club Chelsea never ended their interest in the Napoli striker.
However, both Napoli and Osimhen have never been comfortable with a loan transfer to the London club.
The player’s release clause of about 130 Million Euros as well as his huge salary, which is beyond the pay ceiling at Chelsea were among the issues that had to be dealt with.
Napoli have been clear on their interest on Romelu Lukaku and a swap deal involving Osimhen has been discussed.
There is also the question of the player’s wish to play in the UEFA Champions League, which Chelsea cannot offer him at least for this season.
It is now expected that talks will re-open on this transfer this week.
Romano also said PSG have also moved on by looking at other transfer targets after initially agreeing personal terms with Osimhen.
PSG wanted the released clause reviewed downwards significantly.
He was also very clear that Arsenal were not interested despite some reports to the contrary.
“No truth to Arsenal links (for Osimhen”, he stated.
