Confirming the deadlock in a post on his X handle, football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano wrote, “Paris Saint-Germain won’t pay the clause, and talks are in stand-by at current conditions, no chance to include Kang-in Lee.
“Osimhen could also consider Saudi League bids, as Napoli want Lukaku to replace him.”
The Partenopei’s disastrous 2023/24 season contributed to the fall in suitors vying for Osimhen’s signature, but PSG remained interested in his services.
However, even the Parisians are gradually backing off, with the striker’s current release clause at €130m.
Three PSG players, Carlos Soler, Nordi Mukiele and Lee Kang-in, were reportedly put on the table in a player-plus-cash deal. But PSG has now taken a step back.
It is understood that PSG is the only interested club at the moment but will not go ahead under the current circumstances despite losing star man Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid.
Aurelio De Laurentiis and company, however, know the importance of cashing in on Osimhen with two more years left on his Napoli contract.
