As you are reading this piece, Napoli might snub Chelsea over the figure on the table to sign current African Footballer of the year , Victor Osimhen. Due to this development, reports have it that Premier League giants, Chelsea, have identified Inter Milan’s Ltauro Martinez as a possible alternative should they fail in their attempt to sign longtime target Victor Osimhen during the transfer window
Osimhen has been on the Blues radar since last summer but Napoli managed to hold on to the Nigeria international.
December 2023, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis shared images of Osimhen signing a contract extension with the club until 2026 with a new release clause over £100m, in a huge transfer blow to Chelsea.
However, despite the extension, Chelsea never gave up on their pursuit of the Super Eagles striker with several reports adding that the 25-year-old might not stay in Naples beyond the summer of 2024.
Osimhen is one of the most sought-after strikers in Europe and has been linked with several clubs, including Manchester United, Paris Saint Germaine, Real Madrid and Liverpool.
