Chelsea given Victor Osimhen transfer boost with ‘permanent bid’ imminent amid preference reveal

According to reports, Chelsea are set to reach an agreement with Victor Osimhen over contract terms as they have been tipped to submit a permanent bid .

but they still lack a world-class striker.

are expected to sign a new forward before the summer transfer window closes on Friday night.

Brentford s Ivan Toney has been mooted as a target this summer, but also remains a concrete option.

Napoli declined last season but Osimhen stood out as their star performer as he grabbed 15 goals in his 25 Serie A appearances.

The Nigeria international has been heavily linked with several Premier League clubs in recent windows but he has previously been priced out of a move elsewhere.

There is currently a £110m release clause in Osimhen s contract but …