Saudi Arabian aspect Al Ahli have agreed charges for Chelsea striker targets Ivan Toney and Victor Osimhen.
Al Ahli have agreed a £40m charge with Brentford for Toney, whereas Sky in Italy report they’ve additionally agreed a £67.3m (€80m) charge for Napoli’s Osimhen.
Each gamers are set for medicals, with Toney heading to London for his on Friday.
However with the Nigeria worldwide but to present the inexperienced gentle to the transfer and Saudi sources indicating Al Ahli are prone to signal simply one of many strikers, it’s understood Chelsea haven’t given up on long-term goal Osimhen – though the membership wage construction must be revered for any transfer to occur.
The Blues had been ready to usher in Osimhen on mortgage with an obligation to purchase, however Al Ahli moved forward of Chelsea as they agreed a four-year contract with the 25-year-old value round £33.6m (€40m) a season – or £646,154 per-week – tax-free. The contract additionally features a launch clause.
If a deal for the ex-Lille striker is accomplished then he can be becoming a member of the membership Napoli need him to go to essentially the most.
The Serie A have already introduced in a possible Osimhen substitute in Romelu Lukaku, who joined from Chelsea on Thursday.
Earlier than agreeing to the Saudi transfer, Osimhen’s agent Roberto Calenda insisted “he still has so much to do in Europe” – an announcement which appeared to present Chelsea each probability to provide you with an appropriate provide.
However the west London membership have fallen method wanting what Osimhen would need, with Chelsea needing him to suit into their new wage construction.
There was then an additional blow to Chelsea of their seek for a confirmed goalscorer to be their new No 9 as Al Ahli additionally agreed a charge for Toney.
The England worldwide has lower than one yr left on his Bees deal.
Toney was overlooked of Brentford’s first two Premier League video games in opposition to Crystal Palace and Liverpool, and was additionally omitted from the squad for Wednesday’s Carabao Cup second-round win at Colchester United.
Saudi sources doubt Al Ahli’s Toney and Osimhen double deal
Chelsea goal Victor Osimhen is to endure a medical right this moment with Al Ahli
There’s, nevertheless, some doubt over the double cope with senior sources in Saudi Arabia saying they don’t see how it’s attainable for Al Ahli to signal Osimhen and Toney.
Al Ahli would not have two slots out there for 2 international gamers – except considered one of them is Below 21. Saudi Professional League golf equipment are allowed 10 international gamers of their 25-player squads.
Sky Sports activities Information additionally understands Al Ahli don’t want one other two strikers and they don’t have the price range for each gamers.
To signal each gamers Al Ahli would have till Monday night time’s midnight SPL deadline to unencumber a slot by promoting a international participant.
Carra: Chelsea want a striker
If Chelsea miss out on Osimhen and Toney, Enzo Maresca’s aspect might flip their attentions to different targets earlier than the summer season switch window shuts at 11pm on Friday.
However Sky Sports activities Information understands Chelsea are pleased with their squad because it stands.
Any additional additions can be as a result of the deal suits in with their strict pay construction – smart primary wage and large incentives to play and achieve success.
Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran and Everton ahead Dominic Calvert-Lewin have additionally been on their striker shortlist this summer season.
Jamie Carragher believes Chelsea want a striker earlier than the window shuts.
He instructed Sky Sports activities Information: “There’s no doubt Chelsea need a striker – we’ve said that before.
“We have seen Nicolas Jackson come into the membership and it hasn’t labored out. Romelu Lukaku has reunited with (Antonio) Conte once more at Napoli.”
