Victor Osimhen: Transfer Specialist Fabrizio Romano Confirms Chelsea, Al Ahli Decision

• Victor Osimhen is closing in on his transfer away from Napoli as Chelsea and Al Ahli jostle for his signature
• The Nigerian international has been the subject of the summer transfer window as his future remains uncertain
• Football transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has detailed Chelsea and Al Ahli decision hours before the close of the transfer window

With barely 24 hours before the close of the summer transfer window in England, football transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano claims talks are ongoing over Victor Osimhen's transfer.

Reports have it that Chelsea and Al Ahli officials are negotiating a possible deal for the Nigerian international who is desperate to leave Napoli this summer.

While the English club are proposing a loan offer for the striker with an option to buy, Saudi outfit Al Ahli are ready to break the bank to seal the deal, Standard reports.

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Just one day before the summer transfer window closes, Fabrizio Romano provided an update on the 25-year-old's situation.

The transfer guru wrote:

"Chelsea have approached Napoli tonight to submit an official bid for Victor Osimhen. Loan with OBLIGATION to buy.

"Meanwhile, Chelsea discuss salary terms with Victor. Al Ahli are at final stages of talks with Napoli! But deal ONLY happens if Chelsea talks collapse."

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Meanwhile, Napoli confirmed the signing of Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea, as Osimhen is not in Antonio Conte's plans.

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Ah Ahli makes an improved offer for Osimhen

Briefly News earlier reported that the Saudi club after initially offering a fee between €65 and €70 million for Osimhen, is now preparing an improved offer for both Napoli and the forward.

This move comes after Osimhen reportedly rejected the club’s initial offer. It also appears to be a response to reports from transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, indicating that Chelsea is engaged in ongoing talks with the striker's representatives.

Source: Legit.ng