Victor Osimhen risks being sidelined at Napoli after potential transfers to Chelsea and Al Ahli fell through, putting his future with the club in doubt
The expected transfer of Victor Osimhen to Chelsea during the 2024 summer window failed in a shocking turn. Despite just two hours left before the deadline, negotiations between the Nigerian striker and Premier League side broke down unexpectedly, leaving the deal completely ruined.
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A stumbling block has been encountered in Osimhen’s possible transfer to Saudi Arabia. Al Ahli, one of the teams seeking to secure his services, chose instead to add Ivan Toney from Brentford on deadline day.
Osimhen’s relationship with Napoli has become more strained due to the unsuccessful transfer to Chelsea.
If a new offer does not surface prior to the closing of the Saudi League’s transfer window, Romano suggests that Osimhen may be left out of Napoli’s starting lineup.
