Reports have claimed that the future of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is now extremely uncertain amid interest from Chelsea.
According to 90min, the Serie A side are already scouting Europe to find a replacement for the 24-year-old as his future looks like it ends up elsewhere.
Osimhen is still firmly amongst the goals this season for Napoli, however it seems a number of personal bridges have been burnt by the club already.
They managed to keep hold of him over the summer despite interest from a number of parties across Europe and in Saudi Arabia.
While he remained following his sensational individual campaign as they won Serie A, it now looks as if he is going to be on the move at the end of this season.
Chelsea have been strongly linked with a deal for the Nigerian international, with them even reportedly looking to accelerate that to January if the opportunity arises.
Napoli looking for Osimhen replacement
While this is unlikely, it has been claimed now that Napoli are reportedly preparing for a future without their talisman.
The report has stated that they are looking around Europe already for potential replacements if they do end up parting ways.
Osimhen is likely to cost the Blues a club-record fee if he is to move, which would be the third time in quick succession that they have done that.
A deadline day move for Enzo Fernandez just under a year ago brought an end to a month of fierce negotiations.
These were only topped by later efforts to sign Moises Caicedo, with them nearly losing out on that deal to Liverpool.
However, he ended up at Stamford Bridge, with his agent now being awarded for his part in getting the player to West London.
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