Chelsea could receive shock challenge from local PL rivals for star striker

Arsenal touted to make last-ditch move for Victor Osimhen

As reported by Football London, Napoli and Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen could be subject to a last-minute offer from Arsenal.

The 25-year-old has been angling for a move all summer, with PSG and Chelsea considered to be leading the race for him.

Napoli were earlier adamant in demanding nothing less than £110 million for their star striker, though they are now expected to consider offers in the region of £84 million to make sure their wantaway striker does not run down his €12.82m-per-year contract, which expires in June 2026.

So far, the Ligue 1 champions have offered the 2022/23 Serie A champions several player swap offers, though all of them have been have been rejected.

Chelsea, having Romelu Lukaku in their corner, who is keen to reunite with Antonio Conte at Napoli, were confident of reaching a mutually-beneficial arrangement with Napoli, though Arsenal’s entry into this transfer saga could end up being a double whammy for them.

Chelsea’s loss would be Arsenal’s gain

Arsenal’s situation up front is not too indifferent than that of Chelsea; they both need a readymade goal-scoring forward up front to gain that extra edge.

If Chelsea allow their local rivals to get away with a last-moment swoop, they would not only be left not reinforced but see their direct competitors strengthened, hence the double whammy.

Chelsea have proven themselves to be freely-spending spirits under the new regime. If there ever was a time to stick to that formula, this would be it.

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