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Report: Chelsea Set to Double Napoli Striker Victor Osimhen’s Wages

According to reports, Chelsea is offering Napoli striker Victor Osimhen a double-your-money contract in order to bring him to Stamford Bridge for the 2023-24 campaign.

With 19 goals and four assists from 21 Serie A matches this season, the Nigeria international is understandably drawing interest from Premier League clubs.

Despite Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis claiming that Osimhen is not for sale, an offer of around £115m could entice them to let him leave.

Currently earning €4.5m (£4m) per year at Napoli, Osimhen could be paid as much as €9m (£8m) per annum by Chelsea if he were to take up their offer.

However, Manchester United and Arsenal are also reportedly interested in the 24-year-old striker.

In recent comments to the media, Osimhen expressed his desire to play in the Premier League someday but insists that he is currently focused on doing well with Napoli.

Signed by Napoli in 2020 for €75m (£66.7m) from Lille, Osimhen has racked up impressive numbers for the Italian club with 49 goals and 13 assists in 88 games across all tournaments.

His potential arrival at Chelsea could mean permanent departures for Romelu Lukaku and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, both of whom have struggled for playing time recently at their respective clubs.

This article was updated 2 months ago

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