The Blues have identified the 25-year-old as their top striker target, but they have been unable to negotiate personal terms.

The striker is eyeing wages of around £275,000 per week, but the Blues are reluctant to pay him more than £150,000 per week.

As a result, Osimhen is considering a move to the Saudi Pro League.

Al Ahli have made a formal bid of £62 million to Napoli and they are willing to hand the striker a salary of £500,000 per week.

The club have also accepted Osimhen's demand for a release clause, and it appears a matter of time before he joins the Saudi giants.

The move would be a huge blow for the Blues, who have been in constant negotiations with his agent to finalise personal terms.

Osimhen has been reluctant to accept a lower wage despite the best efforts of the west London outfit over the past few weeks.

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