Napoli striker Victor Osimhen continues to face an uncertain future, with nothing decided in the transfer market over the Nigeria forward, who are report claims is being held âhostageâ to the Serie A club.
Arsenal and Chelsea have been closely linked with the 25-year-old, with both Premier League clubs aiming to land a striker in the transfer window.
A switch to the Saudi Pro League, meanwhile, has looked the likeliest destination for the striker â at least until a report in Correire dello Sport revealed that PSG have âcome back to lifeâ in the race for the hitman.
Osimhen to move âhomeâ?
The Italian paper describes Osimhenâs situation as being as âhostageâ to Napoli, who are seeking âŹ130 million â the full value of the playerâs release clause â to make a sale.
While there have been reports that Antonio Conteâs side are starting to waver over this demand and may reduce their asking price to âŹ100m, the interested Saudi clubs are willing to pay the full release fee in Osimhenâs deal, putting pressure on PSG to match that figure.
Arsenal and Chelsea do not appear willing to budge at such a fee, despite Osimhenâs dream to play in the Premier League.
For his part, the Nigeria international âdoes not seem to likeâ the prospect of moving to Saudi, where Al-Ahli are âdesperateâ to sign him. This is despite the riches on offer.
PSG appears to be more of a realistic prospect. Head coach Luis Enrique is said to ârespectâ him, while sporting director Luis Campos, who signed him at Lille, âadoresâ the player.
Furthermore, Osimhen would have a guaranteed starting place ahead of Goncalo Ramos and Randal Kolo Muani, assuming PSG retain the France striker.
Perhaps crucially, Osimhen is said to be âalmost at homeâ in Paris, which is one of his favourite places to spend time off.
PSG may be active and arguably even in pole position, yet a bid from Arsenal or Chelsea could yet change all that.
