Despite signing a new contract with Napoli last December, Nigerian international striker Victor Osimhen seems poised to depart the Italian club at the end of the season. While Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has expressed interest, Osimhen is reportedly leaning towards a move to the Premier League, with Arsenal and Chelsea emerging as potential destinations.

Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis confirmed Osimhen’s impending departure, with the striker’s release clause set at around £113 million ($144 million). Italian journalist Gianluca di Marzio revealed that Osimhen is more inclined towards joining a Premier League side than returning to Ligue 1.

To facilitate a potential transfer, Napoli is said to be negotiating with Chelsea, exploring a cash-plus-player deal that could involve Romelu Lukaku moving to Serie A alongside a significant fee for Osimhen. The prospect of playing in the English top-flight appears to excite Osimhen more than a move to PSG.

Since joining Napoli from Lille in the summer of 2020 for a club-record fee of £60 million ($75.2 million), Osimhen has made a significant impact, scoring 76 goals in 131 games. His contributions were instrumental in Napoli clinching the Serie A title in the 2022-23 season, marking the club’s first league triumph in 33 years.

With Osimhen’s stellar performances attracting attention from top European clubs, his preference for a move to Arsenal or Chelsea signals a potential shift in the landscape of the Premier League’s striking options. As negotiations unfold and transfer rumors swirl, fans eagerly await Osimhen’s next career move and the impact he could make in English football.