Chelsea and Arsenal are dealt transfer BLOW as striker target Victor Osimhen is set to sign new contract with Napoli raising his release clause to £112m
- The Nigerian international has scored six goals in eleven Serie A games this season
- At just 24 years old, he could be a key signing for Arsenal or Chelsea
- Man United are full as captain Bruno Fernandes says he thought Bournemouth would be easy It all starts
Chelsea and Arsenal have suffered a major transfer blow as striker Victor Osimhen is set to sign a new contract with Napoli.
The Nigeria international has scored six goals in 11 Serie A games this season and will be rewarded for his good form.
At just 24 years old, he is a key asset for Napoli after proving crucial in their title-winning campaign last season.
Both Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly looking for a striker, especially Chelsea, who are eyeing a move for the player in January.
Osimhen has scored an impressive 66 goals in 116 appearances for the Naples side after joining from Lille in 2020 for a club record fee of £69.5million.
Victor Osimhen has scored six goals in eleven games for Napoli in the Italian Serie A so far
Mikel Arteta could strengthen Arsenal's attack with a goalscoring number nine forward
The Gunners have started the season strongly, but with Eddie Nketiah not a proven goalscorer in their side, Arteta could be looking for reinforcements.
Thanks to Arsenal's fast and fluid attack, Osimhen could be the key to Arteta's side winning the league.
Meanwhile, for Chelsea – who sit in the bottom half of the Premier League – a player like Osimhen could be crucial to their revival.
Their recent signing of Nicolas Jackson has proven to be an ill-fated experiment.
However, with Christopher Nkunku set to return for the Blues soon, Todd Boehly could wait before spending the money on the Napoli striker.
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino is also interested in the Napoli striker
