Chelsea reach €120M agreement for Liverpool target: Reds have not agreed personal terms

Chelsea have made the first move to sign Napoli forward Victor Osimhen in the summer transfer window, reaching an agreement with the Serie A outfit over a €120 million fee.

Liverpool have been linked with the 25-year-old after a claim in October 2023 suggested that the Reds had reached an agreement with Osimhen over personal terms.

Valter De Maggio told Televomero, via Sport Witness: “There was the inclusion of another club, from the Premier League. I’m talking about Liverpool.

“There would be frequent contacts, but I just learned something else: there would be agreements already reached.

"Let me clarify: the agreements would be between the Reds and the player, therefore they would not involve Napoli. I hope Laurentiis will be able to keep Victor Osimhen at least until June, but we can’t be sure.”

However, this proved to be false despite genuine Liverpool interest.

Chelsea are making an ambitious move to sign Osimhen despite FFP pressure

Since 50-year-old Todd Boehly took over as owner, replacing Roman Abramovich, the American has spent over £1 billion on transfer fees and could take that number even higher.

The London club are under pressure to meet FFP obligations despite finding 'contract loopholes' which may increase should they spend as much as being reported.

Chelsea are prepared to pay the €120 million release clause in Osimhen's contract, according to Italian print outlet, Il Mattino, via Calcio Napoli.

They want to sign the Nigerian striker in the summer transfer window and one thing is certain at this stage, Liverpool will not be competing with them on this one.