• Victor Osimhen is still expected to leave Napoli this summer before the transfer window closes
• Chelsea are in active negotiations exploring various conditions to sign the lethal Nigerian striker
• Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo has sent a message to his compatriot in his complex saga

Victor Osimhen has received a message of encouragement from compatriot Odion Ighalo amidst his ongoing transfer saga as his future remains undecided.

Osimhen is still expected to leave Napoli this summer, with the club willing to let him go if any interested club matches their £113 million valuation of the player.

The release clause has proven to be an impediment in the deal and has forced Paris Saint-Germain to withdraw, while Arsenal kept their interest at the observation stage.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea have been in active negotiation for weeks but their offer of a reduced salary plus a loan move with an option to buy is unacceptable.

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Ighalo sends message to Osimhen

Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo has sent a message to the Napoli forward amid uncertainty over his future ahead of the 2024/25 European season.

The Al-Wehda forward uploaded photos of their fun moment in June on Instagram with a message to the player who directly replaced him in the national team.

“Champions aren’t born, they are built. They grind, they push. They take every defeat, every setback and turn it into stepping stone,” he wrote.

The complications in the deal were brought about by the contract extension the former Lille star signed in 2023, coupled with Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis’ tough negotiation skills.

Osimhen escapes punishment

Legit.ng reported that Victor Osimhen escaped punishment after an altercation with a fan at a nightclub in Naples, which the video was shared on social media.

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Initial reports suggested that Antonio Conte, who has zero tolerance for indiscipline, would fine the Nigerian, but it was dismissed and would have no consequences for his future.

Ighalo given king's treatment

Legit.ng reported that Granada gave Ighalo King treatment when the striker returned to his former club for a pre-season friendly with Saudi club Al-Wehda.

The 35-year-old scored and applauded the fans in the 1-1 draw. The fans chanted his name, and the club presented him with a frame showing the number of games he played for them.

Source: Legit.ng

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