Chelsea have reportedly made an official bid for Victor Osimhen as Romelu Lukaku prepares to finalize his move to Napoli.
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the Blues have submitted an offer to Osimhen’s agent, Roberto Calenda, and are set to begin formal negotiations with Napoli on Wednesday.
It remains uncertain whether the three parties will reach an agreement, but the Nigerian forward has already expressed his desire to leave the Serie A club.
As discussions for Osimhen’s transfer to Stamford Bridge continue, Lukaku is on the brink of joining Napoli. He is expected to arrive in Naples shortly to undergo a medical before signing a permanent contract with the club.
Meanwhile, Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli has also made a lucrative offer to Osimhen, but his agent Calenda has made it clear on social media that the striker has no intention of leaving Europe at this stage of his career.
Chelsea are eager to secure a top-quality striker before the transfer window closes on Friday. While progress is being made in their pursuit of Osimhen, the club has identified Brentford’s Ivan Toney as an alternative option should they fail to land the Napoli star.