Napoli Eye OGC Nice Forward Terem Moffi As Victor Osimhen’s Replacement

• Napoli will turn their attention to signing Super Eagles star Terem Moffi
• Moffi is considered the ideal replacement for outgoing Victor Osimhen
• Osimhen looks set to leave the former Serie A champions in the summer

Victor Osimhen’s impending departure from Napoli has got the Serie A club scrambling to find the ideal replacement for the iconic Super Eagles forward when the summer transfer window opens.

The 25-year-old forward is on the radar of several top European clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea, who are reportedly ready to outbid other suitors for the Napoli striker.

According to the Daily Post, Terem Moffi has emerged as the new candidate the Napoli hierarchy are considering making a move for in the summer transfer window to replace Osimhen.

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The OGC Nice forward has enjoyed a productive campaign in the French Ligue 1 this season, netting 11 goals and creating two assists in 26 appearances in the French topflight.

Moffi, who is under contract with OGC Nice until 2027, is currently valued at €25million by the French club and is among the cheapest options available to Napoli to replace Osimhen.

Chelsea miss out on Osimhen

Meanwhile, Chelsea are apparently likely to 'miss out' on Napoli frontman Osimhen as the Blues have now switched their attention to Manchester United target Benjamin Sesko, Team Talk reports.

PSG are reportedly one step away from agreeing on a deal with the Nigerian striker, beating the London club to their preferred transfer target who are desperate to sign another marquee striker this summer.

According to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea are now considering a deal for RB Leipzig centre-forward Sesko, who is also wanted by Premier League rivals Manchester United.

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Osimhen warned against joining Chelsea

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that a consensus of fans has warned Osimhen against joining Chelsea in the transfer window as the Napoli forward continues to be linked with a move to the London club.

On Tuesday night, the Blues suffered one of their worst Premier League defeats in recent seasons, losing to table-toppers Arsenal.

Mauricio Pochettino's side was rebuilding after a difficult season, but they were knocked down by Mikel Arteta's team, which scored five goals.