2 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

Hmm a loan from Chelsea of 70mill plus 10mill from Saudi? Tough choice for Napoli lol.

It seems to be up to Osimhen wherever he wants to go rather than Napoli. If it were up to Napoli Osimhen would have done his official unveiling at Ahit Analhit around a week ago.

The longer this drags on for, the more obvious it makes it he wants Chelsea.

This time tomorrow he’s a Chelsea player. I just hope it’s not for obscene wages because I think he’s a bigger risk than Toney.

Just to be clear it’s a loan with an OBLIGATION to buy. Note the caps.

This is us strong-arming Napoli I suppose. 

I guess a loan with obligation is fair, he could be another Morata in the prem and/or we could end up in another Big Rom situation!

18 minutes ago, Mod said:

I guess a loan with obligation is fair, he could be another Morata in the prem and/or we could end up in another Big Rom situation!

Aye but if he has a stinker, or gets an 18 month injury, with that sort of deal we still have to buy him.

26 minutes ago, dansubrosa said:

It seems to be up to Osimhen wherever he wants to go rather than Napoli. If it were up to Napoli Osimhen would have done his official unveiling at Ahit Analhit around a week ago.

The longer this drags on for, the more obvious it makes it he wants Chelsea.

This time tomorrow he’s a Chelsea player. I just hope it’s not for obscene wages because I think he’s a bigger risk than Toney.

I would guess the loan fee is enough to cover Napolis FFP needs this season then.

24 minutes ago, Dr. Socrates said:

Just to be clear it’s a loan with an OBLIGATION to buy. Note the caps.

This is us strong-arming Napoli I suppose. 

Ah what does he know? He is no @Sconnie Blue

Blimey. Just found out that the transfer window closes Friday night and not on the 31st. That’s not much time to sort out Osimhen or Toney, then Sterling, Chilwell, Chalobah and the rest, and any last minute surprises. Going to be an exciting day. Who needs football when you’ve got the transfer window? 

Loan w/obligation to buy makes it next year's FFP problem for the buying club. Only the loan fee will count against this season's books, and the rest of his fee is amortised after that.

11 minutes ago, Dr. Socrates said:

Blimey. Just found out that the transfer window closes Friday night and not on the 31st. That’s not much time to sort out Osimhen or Toney, then Sterling, Chilwell, Chalobah and the rest, and any last minute surprises. Going to be an exciting day. Who needs football when you’ve got the transfer window? 

I predict many many loans.

22 minutes ago, Dr. Socrates said:

Blimey. Just found out that the transfer window closes Friday night and not on the 31st. That’s not much time to sort out Osimhen or Toney, then Sterling, Chilwell, Chalobah and the rest, and any last minute surprises. Going to be an exciting day. Who needs football when you’ve got the transfer window? 

I am always entertained by how Sky Sports News are on transfer day, they act like aliens are landing!

What does Victor want?  IF he wants tonnes and tonnes of money those blokes in Saudi are offering. IF he wants to know - if he wants to see if he is a great striker playing in the best league. . . .come on over to Chelsea.  Loan with obligation. Lets see if you are as good as the hype.

 

 

According to the BBC:  Napoli's Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, 25, who is a target for Chelsea, has been offered a four-year deal by Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli worth £25m per year.

Victor, take it mate, £500,000 a week. Sweet baby Jebus.

 

 

53 minutes ago, TheCeleryKing said:

According to the BBC:  Napoli's Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, 25, who is a target for Chelsea, has been offered a four-year deal by Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli worth £25m per year.

Victor, take it mate, £500,000 a week. Sweet baby Jebus.

Does anyone watch that league? eye watering sum if true

Similar to the Oscar situation almost a decade ago, take the offer and your future generations are guaranteed to live an above luxury life, at the price of your football career and legacy. I hope he takes it, unless he's really determined to make a name of himself in the EPL.

I lived in Nigeria for 8 years…..£500k per week goes a long way.

Big money vs sporting pride   That’s the equation. I know which I would take. 
 

If I was him, I'd take the Saudi money for two seasons and then come back to Europe still at my peak at age 27 ... 

Loan with an obligation has to be some sort of accounting trick. 

31 minutes ago, Sexyfootball said:

If I was him, I'd take the Saudi money for two seasons and then come back to Europe still at my peak at age 27 ... 

He wants an easy way to get back to Europe. I think this is also settled by Al Ahli. 

I would probably also take Saudi money because this might be his last chance to win the lottery. 

Our project is not simple. We have Jackson who is playing well and Prem is completely new environment. I actually think Chelsea for him is a gamble.

18 minutes ago, evissy said:

He wants an easy way to get back to Europe.

Keir Starmer?

Looks like it's done. Hopefully we've got plans for Toney in place.

5 minutes ago, timetowaste said:

Looks like it's done. Hopefully we've got plans for Toney in place.

Idea is to buy a striker and send Guiu on loan? I feel we could use Palmer, Nkunku and Felix as a backup if needed? 

17 minutes ago, timetowaste said:

 

That's insane amount of money. He should definitely go. And that's without all the other perks and benefits too. 

If he invests well, his great great great grandchildren will never have to worry about finances.

If he's that good then there will be plenty of chances to make it back into Europe.

Confirmed that he's off to Saudi. I'm not linking to any Twatter account as don't want to give those bell ends any extra air time.

8 hours ago, Dr. Socrates said:

Blimey. Just found out that the transfer window closes Friday night and not on the 31st. That’s not much time to sort out Osimhen or Toney, then Sterling, Chilwell, Chalobah and the rest, and any last minute surprises. Going to be an exciting day. Who needs football when you’ve got the transfer window? 

I am pretty sure most of the deals are written/pre-negotiated in some way. If not, this club doesn't know what it is doing.

14 minutes ago, Gordon Bennett said:

Confirmed that he's off to Saudi. I'm not linking to any Twatter account as don't want to give those bell ends any extra air time.

Not confirmed but very close.