Shock bid arrives for Chelsea transfer target Victor Osimhen that no-one saw coming

A shock new club has entered the race to sign Victor Osimhen this summer after reportedly submitting a bid.

The Napoli striker has long been linked with a big move away from the Italian club, with several Premier League clubs showing interest over the past couple of seasons.

Most recently, the Nigerian has been linked with transfers to Arsenal or Chelsea, who have reportedly already agreed a deal for Romelu Lukaku to join the Italian side.

But now, a new report has revealed that another club has entered the race to secure Osimhen's signature.

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Napoli have received an initial bid for Osimhen from Saudi club Al Ahli this summer.

Romano states that the total bid is in excess of €65million and there are only small details left to be decided on between Napoli and the Saudi Arabian side.

However, there is still no agreement between Al Ahli and Osimhen himself, who is said to be looking at several options and will only consider a move to the Saudi Arabian club if he is to given an important salary and if there is a release clause put into his contract.

Arsenal are said to be one of the other clubs interested in signing Osimhen this summer, with a striker said to be a priority signing for them ahead of the transfer window closing this week.

Meanwhile, Chelsea are reportedly looking at several different options for deals including Osimhen despite already signing eight players this summer including Portuguese forward Joao Felix.

The interest in Osimhen is understandable, as he has scored an impressive 76 goals and registered 18 assists in 133 appearances for Napoli.

Victor Osimhen has scored 76 goals in 133 appearances for Napoli. (Image: Getty)

But Osimhen is no the only striker that Al Ahli have show interest in this summer transfer window, with Brentford striker Ivan Toney also admired by the club.

The Saudi side have reportedly already entered talks with the English striker, but any potential deal remains in the early stages as Toney is said to be demanding a salary of €20 million (£17 million).

For the second time this season, Toney was left out of the Brentford squad last weekend, making his rumoured exit from the club appear more likely.