Football transfer expert Ben Jacobs says Napoli forward Victor Osimhen will be under pressure to decide on his future as his protracted move away from the Italian club persists.

According to Jacobs, Chelsea is the only club seeking the signature of the forward, stating that an option for Osimhen could be to remain at Napoli, disappointed and unhappy.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is expected to push for a new No. 9 before the end of the transfer window, and Osimhen is reportedly his preferred choice.

Osimhen signed a new contract with the Italian club last December but has agreed with the club to leave this summer.

The player reportedly has a €130m release clause in his contract, which the Serie A side expects to be exercised to let him go.

"Things are getting a little bit tense at the moment because, believe it or not, Chelsea is the only active suitor at the moment," Jacobs said on the London is Blue podcast.

"We should view it separately as something that could happen late in the window," said Jacobs.

"At that point, Osimhen will be under pressure to make a decision, and if the decision is to stay at Napoli and be unhappy and disappointed, if the only option is a Chelsea loan, then Osimhen’s perspective on a temporary move might change."

Recent reports have suggested that Arsenal also has their eyes on the Nigerian striker this summer.