Napoli are asking for bids of £150million for Victor Osimhen amid interest from Manchester United and Chelsea, it is reported.
The striker has played a huge role in firing the Serie A side to an unexpected 19-point lead at the top of the table, scoring 25 goals in 29 games in all competitions this season.
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As a result, the Nigerian has garnered plenty of interest from other clubs, including Premier League giants Manchester United and Chelsea.
Both clubs are in desperate need of a permanent no.9, with the Red Devils currently relying on Burnley loanee Wout Weghorst to lead their line following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Meanwhile, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang hasn't hit the ground running for the Blues, with Kai Havertz having to play as a false nine once again amid Armando Broja being out injured.
Unsurprisingly, Napoli - who look set to win their first league title since 1990 - have slapped a huge price tag on him as a result.
According to Italian outlet Il Mattino, club president Aurelio De Laurentiis is not interested in sitting down with any club who offers anything short of £150million.
The Serie A leaders are in no rush to sell their prize asset, with his current deal expiring in June 2025, giving them plenty of time to let his stock rise even higher whilst also making the most of his firepower.
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The report also says Osimhen would be interested in joining Man United, who are also looking at Tottenham striker Harry Kane, but club officials may be put off by the eye-watering price Napoli are after.
However, with takeover talks rumbling on in the background in Old Trafford, Man United may alter their stance on splashing the cash.
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has already broken the British transfer record since purchasing the club last year, bringing in Enzo Fernandez from Benfica for £106.8million in January.
This overtook Jack Grealish's fee of £100million when he moved to Manchester City from Aston Villa in 2021.
But should the Blues want to sign Italian football's superstar, it looks as though they'll have to break that record once again.
Since signing from Lille in 2020, Lagos-born Osimhen has scored 53 goals for Napoli in 91 appearances.