September 04, (THEWILL) – Victor Osimhen is reportedly considering an early exit from his loan at Galatasaray to join Chelsea in January. This development comes amidst ongoing speculation regarding player movements in the transfer market.
Although Osimhen is currently set for a season-long loan to the Turkish club, he has a break clause that could facilitate a move back to England sooner than anticipated. Recent reports indicate that Osimhen’s loan deal does not include an option for Galatasaray to buy him. The Turkish transfer window remains open until September 13, allowing for potential last-minute decisions.
Fresh news brewing up in the English press suggests that Chelsea could still secure the forward’s services, despite their recent focus on other targets. In addition to Osimhen’s situation, Chelsea has reacted to missing out on both him and Ivan Toney by offering a lucrative new contract to striker Nicolas Jackson.
Jackson will be expected to lead Chelsea’s attacking line until the January transfer window opens. Meanwhile, Osimhen’s current loan arrangement may leave the door open for a switch to Stamford Bridge.
Negotiations between Napoli and Osimhen have been ongoing, with the club keen to secure an extension on his contract until 2027. The revised deal reportedly includes a lower release clause of £67.4 million, effective if Napoli fails to sell the player by June 2025. This strategy enables Napoli to maintain leverage in the transfer market in the future.
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