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Osimhen, 26, had been targeted as a marquee signing for Al-Hilal ahead of the Club World Cup and a £63million package had been agreed between the Saudi Pro League side and Napoli.
There was a confidence that a deal could be finalised before the first transfer window deadline on June 10 to ensure he can feature in their three group stage matches at FIFA’s revamped tournament.
However, according to reports in Nigeria, Osimhen has turned down a fifth proposal from Al-Hilal and his preference would be to remain in Europe, with a ‘top Italian club interested’.
It’s added several of Europe’s elite are keen, while Galatasaray want to keep Osimhen after he enjoyed an impressive loan there during the 2024/25 season, scoring 37 goals in 41 matches.
Osimhen is now going to ‘take his time’ to ensure he can pick the most suitable next club for his career as he prepares to turn 27 in December. Napoli, meanwhile, are determined to sell the Nigerian, as he is not part of Antonio Conte’s plans, despite him netting 76 times in 113 games for the club.
Chelsea have been linked with a move for Osimhenfor some time as the Blues attempt to strengthen their forward line. Despite securing Liam Delap’s services in a £30m deal from Ipswich Town earlier this month, there is an expectation that Enzo Maresca’s side are going to dip into the market for a second striker.
football.london understands that Osimhen remains a player of interest to Chelsea, though there are concerns over wages that might be demanded.
It has been claimed that Osimhen is keen to fetch £400,000 per week at his new club – a wage demand that would be out of Chelsea’s reach at this stage.
Speaking about his long-term future back in February, Osimhen said: “Until a few months ago no one would have imagined that I could come and play at Galatasaray and many thought that I would leave in January.”
“As for me, I live in the moment and I don’t know what will happen in the summer,” he added. “I love these fans, the club, the city, for me it’s a privilege and I’m enjoying this experience here.”- This topic was modified 2 weeks ago by .
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