Chelsea and Al-Ahli are both locked in talks for the signature of Napoli striker Osimhen

The future of Victor Osimhen still hangs in balance as Al-Ahli and Chelsea fight to purchase the striker from Napoli.

Osimhen expected to leave Napoli

Chelsea and Al-Ahli both locked into discussions

Blues in driving seat as it stands

According to various reports, to the Saudi Arabian football league, Osimhen is only willing to go provided his terms are not met by the Premier League club. Officials from the Al-Ahli club are reportedly headed to Italy to work on completing their contract with the 25-Year-old, but it is uncertain that he will give a definitive go ahead in the end.

Osimhen has now featured in more than 100 serier a matches for Napoli since signing with them four years back .The Nigerian striker has netted 65 times during the period and also provided 15 assists.

The player and his camp continue to carry out negotiations with both parties looking to find a way forward. Chelsea are still pursuing a deal for Osimhen but have also engaged in dialogue with Brentford Ivan Toney in case the transfer fails to go through.

Culled from GOAL.COM

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