Chelsea ‘angered’ Victor Osimhen and blew up transfer with ‘pay cut’ request
Chelsea are said to have blown apart their efforts to sign their main striker target with a low offer.
Chelsea’s low-ball wage offer is said to have angered Victor Osimhen and spoiled any potential deadline day transfer.
The Blues were said to be pushing hard to land the Napoli superstar on deadline day, reportedly sending representatives to the South of Italy in an attempt to strike a deal with Napoli.
The Blues are said to have proposed a loan deal with a mandatory option to buy, delaying the bulk payment in a bid to skirt Profit and Sustainability rules.
That left many wondering why Napoli would turn down the deal, especially after they signed Romelu Lukaku and Al-Ahli walked away from the Osimhen deal despite having a bid accepted, ultimately deciding to sign Ivan Toney from Bren...
