Chelsea suffer transfer blow as Napoli reject offer

Chelsea have reportedly suffered a major transfer blow after Italian Serie A side Napoli were said to have turned down their offer for Victor Osimhen ahead of the summer window.

The Blues offer was said to comprise a player, in the person of Romelu Lukaku, plus cash.

II Matino via Napoli Magazine, reports that the West London side tried to persuade Napoli to part ways with their star striker.

However, the Italian Serie A champions turned down the offer but there are reports that the Blues will have to try again this time using 22-year-old striker Armando Broja who has previously been linked with Napoli to facilitate their pursuit of Osimhen.

Napoli have already put a tag on Osimhen, which is in the region of €130 million.

Chelsea are said to be trying to reduce the price to be paid for his services.

They also face stiff competition from the likes of PSG, Manchester United and Arsenal for the player’s signature.