Why Osimhen may remain at Napoli
Victor Osimhen's return to Napoli for another season appears to be on the horizon, owing to claims of new developments in his transfer to Paris Saint-Germain.The Nigerian striker has been linked with a move away from Napoli this summer, but his €130 million release clause has put off suitors from his preferred destination, the English Premier League.
PSG renewed their interest in the youngster last week, with this week believed to be pivotal in the acquisition.
Roberto Calenda, Osimhen's agent, was in Paris last week to speak with PSG, and the Ligue 1 club is apparently willing to include one of their players in a player-plus-cash trade.
However, according to recent sources from Italy, the Nigeria striker is looking to discuss his prospective stay at the club with Antonio Conte following difficulties in his move to PSG.
According to sources in France, PSG is now more concerned with filling the gap left by Kylian Mbappe.
According to L'Equipe, the Ligue 1 club must trade either Gancalo Ramos or Randal Kolo-Muani before signing the Napoli star.
However, neither forward is willing to accept a move from the Parc des Princes, therefore talks about Osimhen's transfer have halted.
Loic Tanzi, a journalist for L'Equipe, says on X, previously Twitter, that talks between PSG and Napoli 'had cooled down' in recent days because to the Ligue 1 giants' need to sell Gonçalo Ramos or Randal Kolo Muani.
According to the journalist, Osimhen has even quietly discussed the possibility of keeping Napoli for another season, but he still needs to speak with Antonio Conte about it.
Conte has stated that the Nigerian striker is not in his plans for the upcoming season, despite praising his attitude during pre-season training before dismissing him from their friendly matches.
Napoli still expects to sell the reigning African Player of the Year this summer, as his departure will help the former Italian champions raise finances for Romelu Lukaku's signing and Osimhen's successor.
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