According to reports from Il Corriere dello Sport, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is currently at the forefront of the competition to secure the signature of Victor Osimhen, despite keen interest from English Premier League clubs Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester United.
The Italian media outlet suggests that PSG is edging closer to meeting Osimhen's €130 million release clause, viewing the Nigerian international as the ideal replacement for Kylian Mbappé, who is set to join Real Madrid.
Osimhen recently extended his contract until 2026; however, it includes a release clause of €130 million, prompting Napoli to consider parting ways with the leading Serie A scorer of the 2022–23 season at the end of the current campaign.
Il Corriere dello Sport also notes the historical ties between PSG and Napoli in completing transfer deals. Previously, players like Ezequiel Lavezzi and Edinson Cavani made the switch to Paris in 2012 and 2013, respectively, for a combined transfer fee of €95 million. Additionally, in 2022, Fabian Ruiz transferred to PSG for €23 million.
These past dealings between the two clubs hint at a potential agreement for Osimhen's transfer to PSG as they look to strengthen their squad for the future.
