News about Victor Osimhen

Nigeria's clash with Libya has descended into chaos after their players were left stranded at an airport in the country with no food or drink. The two teams faced off in Nigeria in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Friday, with the Super Eagles winning 1-0 courtesy of Fissayo Dele-Bashiru's late strike. However, Libya said they faced 'poor treatment' surrounding that game and ahead of the return match on Tuesday, Nigeria's stars have now been left fuming.

Victor Osimhen has boldly declared his own price tag, insisting his transfer value should be in excess of 100million euros. After joining Napoli from Lille in 2020, the 25-year-old quickly established himself as one of the most prolific strikers in world football at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. In the 2022-23 campaign Osimhen netted 31 goals in all competitions as Luciano Spalletti led the club to their first Scudetto in more than three decades.

Like a lot of things in football, patience is paramount. Whether it's waiting for a striker to find his form or holding out for the right player in the transfer window, persistence can be critical.  But even after the speculation over Chelsea's attempted deadline day swoop for Napoli star Victor Osimhen, Nicolas Jackson is proving that Enzo Maresca and Todd Boehly were right to persist with him. Yes, it is still early days into the new season, but the 23-year-old looks a much-improved player from when he first joined the club in 2023 and is making his critics eat their words.

Jose Mourinho has revealed that he has 'one problem' with new Galatasaray signing Victor Osimhen. Despite being linked to Chelsea, Osimhen secured a late loan move to Galatasaray from Napoli. Fenerbahce boss Mourinho is relishing the task of taking on Osimhen again, with the sides meeting at The Sukru Saracoglu Stadium on September 21.

Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has revealed that Victor Osimhen was 'very, very close' to joining Chelsea this summer. The Nigerian striker was heavily linked with a move to the Blues throughout the summer transfer window, with a move to the Premier League his 'dream', but the deal fell through on deadline day. Following the collapse of the Chelsea deal, Osimhen left Napoli for Turkish Super Lig side Galatasaray, on a season-long loan. Reports suggested that the west London club could not strike a deal with Osimhen due to his high wage demands. However, Mikel claims that such suggestions are categorically false.

After spearheading Napoli to their historic title triumph in 2023, Victor Osimhen seemingly had the world at his fingertips. Talk of Osimhen's future has been a dominant story across the last two summer transfer windows. A proven goal-scorer with power, pace and aerial prowess, the Nigerian has been one of the hottest available talents on the market over the past 18 months, Kylian Mbappe aside. Rewind to the summer of 2023 and it looked for all the world that Napoli's Osimhen would leave the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium after his superb 31-goal campaign, which marked the club's first title success since 1990. Despite interest from a wealth of elite European clubs, nothing materialised.

The summer transfer window may have come and gone for team in England, but it remains open in various other locations around the world, including Turkey, where Fenerbahce are based. Teams in the country can complete deals up until September 13, meaning a number of Premier League clubs could still lose some of their players in the coming days. One of those clubs could be Manchester United, with Sport Witness reporting via reports in Turkey that Fenerbahce, managed by Jose Mourinho, are keen to end Antony's Old Trafford nightmare - at least temporarily.

Manchester City star Ilkay Gundogan has weighed in on Victor Osimhen's proposed season-long loan move to Galatasaray.  The Napoli striker touched down in Istanbul during the early hours of Tuesday morning and is reportedly set to undergo medical tests ahead of the surprise move. The wantaway striker was heavily linked with a move to Chelsea throughout the summer transfer window, with a move to the Premier League his 'dream', but the Blues could not get the deal done.

A bizarre clause has reportedly been inserted into Victor Osimhen's Galatasaray loan deal - which could see him leave in January. The Napoli striker touched down in Istanbul during the early hours of Tuesday morning and is reportedly set to undergo medical tests ahead of the surprise move. The wantaway striker was heavily linked with a move to Chelsea throughout the summer transfer window, with a move to the Premier League his 'dream', but the Blues could not get the deal done.

Victor Osimhen was mobbed by fans as he landed in Turkey ahead of completing a potential loan move to Galatasaray.  The Napoli striker touched down in Istanbul during the early hours of Tuesday morning and is reportedly set to undergo medical tests. Galatasaray confirmed that they were in talks with the Italian giants for the acquisition of Osimhen on Monday night. 

Turkish Super Lig club Galatasaray have reportedly reached an agreement to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen on loan. The wantaway striker was heavily linked with a move to Chelsea throughout the summer transfer window, with a move to the Premier League his 'dream', but the Blues could not get the deal done. Osimhen had also come close to a move to Al-Ahli after the Saudi Arabian club agreed a deal to sign the Nigerian forward, but he decided to reject the move. Following the conclusion of the window, it was reported that Napoli had banished Osimhen from their first-team squad, due to his relationship with the club being 'broken'.

KIERAN GILL AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Chelsea had wasted enough chances that when Eberechi Eze picked up possession 20 yards from goal, a feeling of inevitability fell over Stamford Bridge. The curler was out of Robert Sanchez's reach and with that, Enzo Maresca was denied his first Premier League win at home. For all the talent to walk through the door, with Jadon Sancho the latest big name to arrive on a season-long loan from Manchester United, it is hard not to scrutinise who Chelsea failed to land after leaving as disappointed as they did yesterday. Namely the superstar striker who could have made sure they won this match, their negotiations with Napoli's Victor Osimhen ultimately leading nowhere even as they continued deep into deadline day.  Nicolas Jackson is a player full of promise, hence why he is set to sign a contract extension until 2033 as a reward for the progress made in his first Premier League season. He tapped in an assist from Cole Palmer to open the scoring here and celebrated by forming a gun with his fingers.

Victor Osimhen has reportedly been left off Napoli's squad list for the season after failing to seal a move to Chelsea on deadline day. The Nigerian striker was heavily linked with a switch to Stamford Bridge on Friday, but despite the Blues making a late offer to sign him they could not get a deal over the line in time. Therefore, Osimhen remains a Napoli player for now, but he is not part of Antonio Conte's plans, having not featured at all for the Italian club in the opening weeks of the season.

Al-Ahli have confirmed the shock £40million signing of Brentford striker Ivan Toney.  The Saudi Arabian club, who have until Monday to close their business, sparked life into transfer deadline day by making offers for both Toney and Chelsea target Victor Osimhen of Napoli - but can only sign one. The question mark for Toney remained whether to take the lucrative three-year deal now to suit Brentford or wait until January when he could have greater options.

Chelsea have reportedly failed in their pursuit of signing Napoli striker Victor Osimhen despite 'making a late offer'.   Mail Sport had reported earlier this week that the Saudi Arabian club had tabled a £55million bid for Osimhen, with Chelsea also having upped the ante to land their long-standing target.  Representatives from the west London side travelled to Naples on Friday but failed to reach an agreement with the player despite multiple making multiple offers. 

Ivan Toney has completed his medical in London ahead of his proposed £40m move to join Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli as the Brentford strikers prepares to move overseas. The Saudi Arabian club, who have until Monday to close their business, sparked life into transfer deadline day by making offers for both Toney and Chelsea target Victor Osimhen of Napoli - but can only sign one.

Follow Mail Sport's coverage of transfer deadline day as Manchester United, Chelsea and Newcastle aim to get last-minute deals over the line. The transfer window is set to slam shut at 11pm in England, as the clock ticks down on another busy summer for Premier League clubs.

Brentford striker Ivan Toney is reportedly close to a move to Al-Ahli after reaching an agreement with the Saudi side. The development comes after Al-Ahli had previously shown interest in Napoli player Victor Osimhen and successfully sealed the deal to sign the 25-year-old. Now, according to the Mirror, the Saudi side is set for another shock deal in an effort to hijack the Manchester United and Chelsea target, ending a protracted transfer saga.

SIMON JONES: Chelsea's late attempts to sign Napoli forward Victor Osimhen are set to be hijacked by Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli, who have reached an agreement to sign the 25-year-old. Mail Sport had reported earlier this week that the Saudi Arabian club had tabled a £55million bid for the Napoli striker, with Chelsea also having upped the ante to land their long-standing target. Osimhen is now set to decide on whether to move to the Premier League or the Saudi Pro League, with the London outfit having held talks with his representatives on Wednesday to hash out a deal on his wages.

Chelsea held further talks with Napoli striker Victor Osimhen on Wednesday as they try to agree on his wages.  The Blues are also considering Benfica centre-back Tomas Araujo in case of defensive sales. Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli submitted an initial bid of £55million for Osimhen. Chelsea's preferred option regarding a deal for Osimhen is a loan with an obligation to buy. Napoli and Osimhen have indicated that they may be willing to lower their demands so that a deal can go through.

Victor Osimhen's agent has posted a surprise social media statement in response to Al-Ahli's attempts to pry the striker away from Napoli. Mail Sport revealed that Chelsea face competition for Osimhen from the Saudi Arabian club who submitted a £55million bid for the Nigerian forward. The Blues have been keen on the Napoli man all summer as they look to further bolster their attack and a loan with an obligation to buy is the Premier League side's preferred deal. However, it has been reported by RMC Sport, that Osimhen is not thrilled by the idea of joining the Blues, while it also appears the 25-year-old is set to reject any further approach from Al-Ahli or any Saudi Arabian club.

Chelsea remain a 5/4 joint favourite with Sky Bet to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen prior to the summer transfer window closing on Friday. That's despite the fact that any potential deal for Osimhen has hit a snag due to the 25-year-old's reported wage demands of £500,000 a week. As a result - it is unlikely the Blues will be able to afford Osimhen - opening up the door for other clubs to acquire the sought-after forward. In addition to Saudi club Al-Ahli - who are also 5/4 to sign the Nigerian - there are two other clubs who have been linked with Osimhen. They are Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal, who are 4/1 and 12/1 respectively in the market.

Chelsea face competition from Al-Ahli for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen. The Saudi Pro League club have submitted an initial bid of around £55million. Meanwhile, Chelsea's first priority is to sell up to six players over the coming week before stepping up talks over Osimhen. A loan with an obligation to buy is Chelsea's preferred deal for the 25-year-old, although Napoli and Osimhen have intimated that they may be willing to lower their demands to help the move go through. Osimhen has scored 76 goals in 133 games for Napoli over the past four seasons.

Chelsea's move to sign Napoli's Victor Osimhen is in major doubt because of the Nigerian's strikers crazy wage demands. The 25-year-old is believed to be asking for a contract which would make him the highest paid player in the Premier League.