Victor Osimhen: The reasons why his transfer to Chelsea stalled

• Chelsea are stuck in negotiations with Napoli to sign Victor Osimhen
• The plan continued until the last day of the summer transfer, but still no success
• Many reports have suggested that the Nigerian will stay at Napoli until at least January

Victor Osimhen is set to stay at Napoli after failing to reach a personal deal with Chelsea after lengthy negotiations stalled on deadline day.

The striker had two offers on the table at the start of deadline day, including a lucrative deal from Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli, who had an agreement with Napoli.

According to Gianluca DiMarzio, the Saudis offered Osimhen a deal worth 30-40 million Euros per season on a four-year contract but reneged on the deal because Napoli asked for more money.

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The Jeddah-based club quickly moved on to their next target: English striker Ivan Toney, with whom they have agreed personal terms and will pay Brentford £36 million.

Osimhen to stay in Napoli

According to Fabrizio Romano, the deal for Victor Osimhen to go to Chelsea is off, and the striker will stay at Napoli unless an offer is made by Saudi Arabia, whose window is open until September 2.

Relationship his with Napoli broke down during negotiations, and he is set to be sidelined until January if he remains at the club.

Why did Osimhen not go to Chelsea?

According to Football In Italy, the deal collapsed after both sides failed to reach a personal agreement, with the Blues unable to propose a satisfactory offer.

According to Football Italia, the Premier League club offered a basic salary of €4mil and €4mil in bonuses. Half of the bonus will be for Champions League qualification, while the other half is a goal bonus.

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This was less than his current salary at the Italian club, prompting the Super Eagles star to scrap the deal minutes before the window closed.

Al-Ahli gives Chelsea a double blow

TUKO.co.ke reported that Al-Ahli dealt a double blow to Chelsea after reports emerged that they had agreed a deal to sign Brentford striker Ivan Toney for £36 million.

The news came after they reached an agreement with Napoli about Osimhen, and put themselves in control of two players wanted by Chelsea. They signed Toney while Osimhen stayed at Napoli.

Source: TUKO.co.ke