What will it cost Arsenal and Chelsea to sign Eagles forward Osimhen from Napoli?

Victor Osimhen || (Photo Credit: UCL/X)

What will it cost Arsenal and Chelsea to sign Eagles forward Osimhen from Napoli?

Izuchukwu Akawor 11:12 - 29.02.2024

Super Eagles and SSC Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is one of the most wanted forwards in Europe and his release clause has been revealed.

The astronomical release fee Serie A champions SSC Napoli would demand for star striker Victor Osimhen has been revealed, amid mounting interest from Premier League giants.

Pulse Sports Nigeria reports that Super Eagles striker Osimhen is a wanted man, with some of Europe’s elite clubs in a battle for his signature led by London rivals Arsenal and Chelsea.

Arsenal and Chelsea know Osimhen’s price

Osimhen penned a new Napoli contract in December that reportedly includes an incredible minimum £104million exit clause, according to a report from Daily Mail.

That nine-figure sum could deter all but Europe's superclubs from pursuing the Nigerian hitman.

Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen celebrates at the AFCON 2023.
Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen celebrates at the AFCON 2023.

But both Arsenal and Chelsea have been linked with the 25-year-old striker and could consider triggering Osimhen's mega-money release as they aim to solve their striker issues.

Osimhen has been in scintillating form since returning from AFCON duty, netting five goals in just three matches.

Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen celebrates his excellent night for Napoli.

That includes a hat-trick in last night’s demolition of Sassuolo which underlined the Super Eagles striker's world-class ability as reported by Pulse Sports.

Now back firing on all cylinders, Osimhen's suitors know it would take a record-breaking £100m+ bid to sign him this summer.

Mikel Arteta is reportedly interested in bringing Osimhen to the Emira
Mikel Arteta is reportedly interested in bringing Osimhen to the Emirates. || Imago

The striker was instrumental as Napoli ended their 33-year Scudetto drought last term, scoring 26 Serie A goals.

With his contract running until 2025, the Partenopei are in a strong position to demand top dollar for their prized asset.

Napoli's Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen | Imago

Arsenal and Chelsea have been put on red alert, but landing Osimhen would require shattering their transfer records.

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