Premier League giants enter the race to sign Victor Osimhen after Chelsea drop interest in Napoli star

Napoli star Victor Osimhen has been linked with another Premier League club after Chelsea reportedly dropped their interest.

Over the past few seasons, Osimhen has constantly been linked with a move to the Premier League. The likes of Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City have all been previously linked with the Nigerian.

However, Osimhen is yet to make a move but with the summer transfer window hotting up, the 25-year-old could finally be on the his way out.

New boss Antonio Conte left the forward out of his pre-season squad, which indicates that his time at Napoli could soon be over.

As reported by Italian news outlet Di Marzio, Chelsea have cooled their interest in signing the striker, with fellow Premier League club Arsenal now entering the race along with Paris Saint Germain.

It is also believed that clubs in Saudi Arabia are keen to sign Osimhen but will face a tough battle to lure one of Europe’s best players to the Middle East.

The report stated that Osimhen, who has an apparent release clause of £110 million, will wait to see whether he will be selected for Napoli’s first Serie A match against Modena on August 10.

Speaking last month, Conte said: “We are talking about Victor as a professional, an excellent, top player.

“I spoke to him and he knows that absolutely nothing has changed. He belongs to Napoli and he knows that those who belong to Napoli have to work hard and have the right attitude, even if there is this sort of agreement, that we still don’t know how it will end.”

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The Italian continued: “He’s here with a smile, and what counts at the moment is the training this afternoon and the attitude with me and my colleagues.”

Meanwhile, Chelsea have switched their attention to Atletico Madrid man Samu Omorodion, transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano wrote on social media: “Chelsea have all set with Samu Omorodion to join the club on seven year contract, valid until June 2031.

“Personal terms agreed and Atlético to receive £35m fee, as revealed yesterday. Green light only when Atlético will complete all final steps for Julián Álvarez.”