Chelsea aimed to secure Victor Osimhen, the missing piece of their puzzle, as they navigated a complex transfer saga amidst interests from top European clubs.
Despite Chelsea's patience in the transfer window, Napoli firmly held to Osimhen's hefty release clause, making negotiations challenging and ultimately leading to a deadlock.
Napoli entered the summer with a clear stance on Osimhen: they would only entertain offers meeting or exceeding his release clause, set at over 120m.
While Arsenal and PSG showed early interest, the saga had twists and turns, with Napoli's insistence on a steep valuation keeping the negotiations unresolved.
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