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Osimhen’s £500,000 -a-week demand hinders Chelsea move

However, his move to Stamford Bridge largely depends on whether he would reduce his wage demands.

Paris Saint-Germain are also keen on signing the forward, while Arsenal are said to be monitoring the situation, looking for an opportunity to concretise their interest.

Osimhen, who joined Napoli from Lille in 2020, signed a new contract with the Azzurri in December 2023, which earns him a monthly salary of £1.29m, almost doubling his previous earning.

The Nigerian’s new salary was a reward for his performance in the 2022/23 season, where he inspired Napoli to a first Serie A title in 33 years and also capping it off with the league top scorer award with 26 goals.

Despite his desire to leave Diego Maradona Stadium this summer, Osimhen, according to reliable transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, will not take a pay cut to facilitate his move to Chelsea.