Napoli forward VICTOR OSIMHEN is said to be on the verge of a significant move to Paris Saint-Germain, PSG, for a fee of €120 million.
The deal comes as a heavy blow to Chelsea’s transfer aspiration of landing the Nigerian international to solve their striker crisis ahead of next season.
Several top European clubs had also shown interest in securing the services of the Super Eagles striker this summer.
However, negotiations between Napoli and PSG, as reported by Italian outlet Il Mattino, are now progressing to an advanced stage.
PSG seemed determined to outmaneuver competitors like Chelsea in the pursuit of OSIMHEN’s signature.
The French Giants is poised to activate OSIMHEN’s €120 million release clause and offer him a lucrative four-year contract worth €13 million (£11m/$14m) per season.
Chelsea’s financial constraints and the pressing need to adhere to the Premier League’s Profit & Sustainability Regulations (PSR) have led them to withdraw from the race for OSIMHEN’s signature.