Victor Osimhen's potential move to Chelsea has hit a roadblock due to his high wage demands of £500,000 per week. The Nigerian striker, who has been a key player for Napoli, is likely to leave the Italian club this summer. However, Chelsea is hesitant to meet his salary expectations, putting the transfer in doubt.
According to report, Osimhen currently earns £1.29 million per month under his contract with Napoli, which he signed in December 2023 after a stellar 2022/23 season. Despite wanting to leave Napoli, Osimhen is not willing to take a pay cut to join Chelsea, as reported by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
While Chelsea urgently needs a top striker and has already signed Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid, Osimhen's salary demands have stalled negotiations. If Chelsea agrees to his terms, Osimhen would become the highest-paid player in the Premier League.
With the transfer window closing soon, Chelsea may need to explore other options. Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal are also interested in Osimhen, but it's unclear if they will meet his wage demands.
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