Napoli striker Victor Osimhen wants to become the highest-paid player in the Premier League if he joins Chelsea before the summer transfer deadline, according to reports. The Blues are said to be working hard on luring Osimhen to Stamford Bridge this week but have so far been stifled by Napoli’s and the player’s demands.
Enzo Maresca has recruited five new attackers to his squad this summer, most recently sanctioning Joao Felix’s £46million return from Atletico Madrid.
But the Italian coach is thought to be keen on adding another natural striker to his 11 signings in a hectic transfer window.
The West London giants have been in negotiations with Napoli for most of the summer and agreed a separate £38m deal to offload Romelu Lukaku.
But their troubles while attempting to lure Osimhen to the Premier League haven’t solely stemmed from his transfer fee.
The report adds that the Nigeria international’s eye-watering salary demands are also holding up a summer swoop.
It’s claimed that Osimhen wants a staggering £500,000-a-week contract, which would send him to the summit of the Premier League’s wage list.
