Chelsea are still interested in Nigeria international Victor Osimhen, Complete sports.com reports.
The Blues held talks with Osimhen’s representatives in the final days of the summer transfer window.
The Premier League giants were however unable to sign the Nigeria international due to his high wage demands.
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The striker instead moved to Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray on a season-long loan deal from Napoli.
According to transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea remain interested in the powerful striker.
“Nothing is happening now regarding Osimhen. Chelsea’s interest remains, and they still admire the player, but there are no ongoing negotiations,” Romano said in his latest Daily Briefing.
” It would also be disrespectful to Galatasaray, who invested significantly to secure him on loan.”
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