Chance for Chelsea, Man Utd As Contract of Nigerian Star Osimhen at Napoli Remains at a Stalemate

• Victor Osimhen is locked in talks with Napoli over a new deal
• The current contract of the Nigerian international will expire in 2025
• Clubs like Manchester United and Chelsea are interested in the signature of Osimhen
• Osimhen netted 26 goals for Napoli last season in Serie A

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has reportedly not reached an agreement with Napoli chiefs over signing a new contract and this could pave ways for Manchester United and Chelsea who want his services.

Osimhen was a wonderful striker last season for Napoli scoring 26 goals and helping the team to win the Serie A title after 33 years.

The former Lille strongman also recorded his name in the history book as he became the first African to win the Golden Boot award in Italy.

Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis wants Osimhen to remain at the club.

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Osimhen has a contract at Napoli

Osimhen's current contract expires in 2025 and rumours have suggested that Napoli's desire to lock in a higher release clause stems from a sell-on fee included in the £70m ($90m) deal the club agreed to sign him from Lille.

According to the reports on GOAL and The Nation, the argument over his release clause could make the Nigerian to leave the club this summer.

Napoli doesn’t want to lose Osimhen for anything other than a profit, having paid Lille around £70m for his services three years ago.

Meanwhile, Osimhen recently returned to training at Napoli after spending his holidays in Lagos.

Agbonlahor wants Osimhen at Chelsea

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how former Premier League player Gabriel Agbonlahor enjoined those in charge of Chelsea to try their best to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen this summer claiming that they really need the Super Eagles star.

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Osimhen last season recorded his name in the history book at Napoli as he finished as the highest goalscorer with 26 goals and also helped the team to win the Scudetto.

He was also the first African player to win the Golden Shoe award in the Serie A which was a significant record for the Nigerian.