Less than a week before the new football season starts, Victor Osimhen seems poised to remain at Italian club Napoli.
The Nigerian international has been the main subject of the summer transfer window, with several clubs making enquiries.
Osimhen has been linked with Premier League clubs Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and even Arsenal.
Reports claimed the 25-year-old was heading to Stamford Bridge, but his agent, Roberto Calenda, debunked the statement.
The Blues have since withdrawn their interest in the Super Eagles striker due to the £113 million ($143m) release clause.
Arsenal were also looking to add a proven striker to the squad ahead of the coming season, so Osimhen was also considered.
Chelsea and Arsenal withdraw from negotiations for Osimhen.
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Chelsea and Arsenal have both decided to withdraw from the pursuit of Victor Osimhen. According to Italian transfer expert Ciro Troise, Chelsea’s interest faltered due to Osimhen’s high release clause, which complicated… pic.twitter.com/PqsR0oVbJ0
The Gunners finished second in the Premier League in the last two seasons, and Mikel Arteta hopes to change that.
Caught Offside reports that the North Londoners have been linked with a move for a striker, and it is highly expected that they would sign one to bolster their attacking options.
Arsenal withdraw interest in Osimhen
Journalist Ciro Troise on Radio Capri confirmed that Arsenal have withdrawn from the race to sign Osimhen.
Troisde was quoted as saying: "Osimhen? Nothing has changed. He reappears every now and then, but the situation is always the same.
"PSG doesn’t go beyond €70m and hasn’t sold Kolo Muani yet. While Chelsea and Arsenal have withdrawn."
This is a concerning update for the striker, who is desperate to leave the Serie A club.
