Three reasons why Chelsea ruled out signing Osimhen

Chelse has ruled out any move for Napoli forward, Victor Osimhen, according to reports.

The 26-year-old is expected to leave the Italian side with the club’s president, Aurelio de Laurentiis, suggesting Paris Saint-Germain and the Premier League as two potential destinations.

Osimhen has been on the Blues' wishlist for the past two seasons. Some credibility was added to the reports when Mikel Obi claimed in February that the Nigeria international is eager to move to Stamford Bridge.

According to Metro.co.uk, Chelsea is unwilling to meet Osimhen’s €130 million (£110.8m) release clause, while they also have concerns over the striker’s injury record.

There is also a belief that Osimhen would not suit the style of play that Enzo Maresca plans to implement at Chelsea.

Osimhen, who missed six games for Napoli this season due to a hamstring injury, finished the campaign with 15 goals in Serie A.

Speaking in January, Osimhen claimed he already had an idea of his next move ahead of the summer window.

‘Of course, when you’re one of the hottest strikers in the world you expect this type of thing, the EPL it’s one of the biggest and best leagues in the world,’ he told CBS Sports.

Arsenal, meanwhile, are also in the market for a striker and reports in Italy this week have claimed that Mikel Arteta’s side are the team who have shown the most interest in Osimhen in recent weeks.

And it appears Arsenal may avoid a Premier League bidding war for Osimhen as The Athletic reports that Chelsea will not make a move for the Napoli striker in the summer transfer window.