Chelsea, PSG Target Gives Bad News to Juventus Amid Recent Link to Liverpool | OneFootball

PSG and Chelsea have been linked with Osimhen since last year, but with the summer transfer window approaching, Juventus are now out of the picture. That only adds more fuel to speculation surrounding the striker’s future.

According to GIVE ME SPORT, Manchester United is becoming increasingly concerned about PSG’s growing interest, with the French club now seen as the frontrunner in signing the 26-year-old.

The Parisians are reportedly ready to meet Osimhen’s wage demands and his £63 million release clause, giving them a financial edge. The report also notes that United and Chelsea now view PSG as their biggest competition in the race for his signature.

Why are Juventus out for Chelsea, PSG target?

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Osimhen has turned down a move to Juventus, opening the door for Arsenal and Manchester United to compete for his signature. According to Italian outlets Il Mattino and Radio Kiss Kiss, the 26-year-old striker, who netted 36 goals in all competitions during a loan spell at Galatasaray this season, has no interest in joining the Turin side.

The Nigeria international has a €75 million release clause in his Napoli contract, which runs for another year, though the club can extend it through 2027. Still, Napoli could face difficulty finding a team willing to pay that fee.

Football Transfers reported that Chelsea are set to hold key talks with Osimhen’s representatives — the striker is currently on loan at Galatasaray — as they try to compromise on his wage demands. Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins and Liam Delap remain options if talks fail to produce an agreement.

TBR Football also reported that Liverpool have identified Osimhen as one of their primary targets to strengthen the No. 9 role this summer. The outlet’s chief correspondent, Graeme Bailey, added that the club have already taken steps behind the scenes toward a potential move.

Osimhen is reportedly open to a Premier League switch, which could give English clubs an advantage in the race for his signature. Still, Napoli stand firm on their valuation and show no intention to lower the asking price.