Victor Osimhen transfer latest – Jose Mourinho help, release clause, Chelsea & Arsenal interest

Chelsea and Arsenal continue to be linked with a big move for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, despite the Nigerian international signing a new contract with the Italian champions.

The new contract is said to include a £112million release clause meaning any possible deal in the future will cost a chunk of either team's budget. The 24-year-old has already scored eight goals in 17 appearances so far this season and Chelsea are thought to be prioritising a move for Osimhen ahead of other targets.

football.london understands that Chelsea were keen on the Nigerian in the summer, but Nicolas Jackson was signed from Villarreal instead. The Blues believe that Osimhen is certainly acquirable, but a move in January is unlikely at present.

So, with that being said, football.london has taken a look at all the latest news on a potential switch.

Chelsea's hopes of signing any new players throughout the January transfer window rely heavily on the funds raised through player sales. Step up, Jose Mourinho.

According to Italian journalist Rudy Galetti, ex-Chelsea boss Mourinho is keen to bring Trevoh Chalpbah to AS Roma. In September, football.london reported that the club were still looking to sell Chalobah in the winter window, with the defender told there is a chance he will not play again this season.

Galetti has claimed that Chalobah has been proposed to Roma. The Italian side would supposedly prefer a loan deal, instead of the permanent move Chelsea would want.

Chelsea have been sent an update regarding Victor Osimhen's contract talks with Napoli ahead of the January transfer window. Mauricio Pochettino is looking to sign a new striker in the new year to help solve the Blues' issues in front of goal.

As rumours about the details of a new