Victor Osimhen is reportedly holding up a potential move to Chelsea as he would prefer to join Paris Saint-Germain.

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• Osimhen not convinced on Chelsea move
• Prefers to join French champions PSG
• Stalemate holding up Lukaku arrival

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Chelsea have been in contact with Napoli throughout the summer to try to negotiate a deal for Nigerian striker Osimhen, with the Italian club keen on signing Romelu Lukaku in exchange. But according to , the 25-year-old is waiting for PSG and is not keen on the idea of joining the west Londoners.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Osimhen is said to be apprehensive about heading to the Premier League as Chelsea will not play in the Champions League this season. The Napoli forward netted 17 goals in 32 appearances for the Serie A side last term, despite the previous champions having a very poor campaign.

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  While Osimhen is looking for a move away from the Italian top flight, Lukaku is keen to return again. The Belgian forward has already played for Inter and Roma, but is now looking to link up with Antonio Conte again at Napoli.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR OSIMHEN AND LUKAKU?

  All reports suggest that Osimhen is holding up a potential swap deal between Napoli and Chelsea, however it is PSG who have come closest to prising the 35-cap international away. According to the report, Napoli have an asking price of €100 million (£86m/$110m) that must be met for them to consider cutting ties with the goal-scorer.

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