Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is the most-sought after footballer in Europe at the moment. The 25-year-old has been linked to a host of European elites including Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
With a buyout clause of €130 million and a reported annual salary of €13 million, it will take a club with strong financial wherewithal to whisk away Napoli's prized asset.
With Kylian Mbappe set to depart for Real Madrid in the summer, the French giants are in the market for a high-profile player to fill the void to be vacated by Mbappe.
Chelsea are also scouring for a proven striker since the likes of Jackson Martinez, Christopher Nkunku, among others, have proven to be inefficient in front of goal.
Both teams are passionate about roping the Napoli man into their setup and are willing to meet the Italian club's demands and Osimhen's personal demands.
PSG have reportedly outlined a bargaining chip to put them ahead in the race for Osimhen's signature.
What is PSG's bargaining chip to lure Osimhen to Parc des Princes?
According to reports from the Italian media outlet Il Mattino, PSG's sporting advisor, Luis Campos, and his team have reportedly devised a plan to propose an offer including one or two players as part of the deal for the former LOSC Lille striker.
This proposition has caught Napoli's attention, as the Serie A champions are keen on players such as Carlos Soler, Marco Asensio, Lucas Beraldo, and Lee Kang-in, who are on the fringes in the French capital. These players are seen as potential assets that PSG could offer in exchange for Osimhen.
Chelsea, conversely, will have to offload homegrown players in the summer to maintain financial equilibrium and steer clear of FFP violations if they hope to pursue the former Lille player.
Reports indicate that Ian Maatsen is poised to depart the club in the summer, with Borussia Dortmund expressing interest in securing the Dutch talent on a permanent deal.
Where is Osimhen headed?
While Osimhen has made a significant impact during his time with Napoli, speculation persists about a potential departure from the Serie A outfit.
With the player himself remaining tight-lipped about his future plans, speculation continues to mount, adding to the intrigue surrounding his next career move.
Will he opt for a lucrative move to the French powerhouse PSG, or will he choose to embark on a new challenge with the two-time European champions Chelsea?
Only time will tell where Osimhen's journey will lead him next, but one thing is for certain: the footballing world will be watching closely to see where Osimhen is headed.
In the ongoing 2023/24 season, Osimhen has scored 15 goals and provided four assists across all competitions in 27 games for the Gli Azzurri.
