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Transfer: PSG Rekindles Interest In Acquiring Osimhen
PSG back in talks to sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli, with interest from other clubs like Chelsea hindered by his high salary and Napoli’s firm stance on activating the release clause.
Eko Hot Blog reports that PSG have renewed their pursuit of Victor Osimhen, with president Nasser Al-Khelaifi and his team in direct talks with Napoli’s president Aurelio De Laurentiis regarding a deal for the Nigerian striker.
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The Ligue 1 giants were initially interested in the 25-year-old as an ideal replacement for Kylian Mbappe, who is close to finalizing his dream move to Real Madrid.
However, their interest waned before the season ended.
After failing to find a more suitable replacement for the French striker, PSG have resumed their pursuit of the former Lille player, as reported by Il Mattino via TMW.
Osimhen is anticipated to be sold in a high-profile transfer this summer, with a €130 million release clause in his new contract with Napoli.
He played a crucial role in the club’s Scudetto success last season.
Napoli’s forward, Victor Osimhen
Also, he has maintained a high level of form this term, despite the team’s troubles on the pitch.
A long list of clubs, including Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester United, are interested in acquiring Osimhen this summer.
De Laurentiis has made it clear that Napoli won’t offer any discounts, insisting that his release clause be activated.
The strong relationship between the two presidents has put the Parisian giants in pole position in the race for the Nigerian striker’s signature.
The recent departure of Kylian Mbappe has intensified their need for a statement signing this summer.
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Osimhen’s annual salary of 12 million euros has dissuaded some suitors from finalizing a deal.
With Chelsea recently withdrawing after initially agreeing to a swap deal involving Romelu Lukaku plus 80 million euros.
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