Victor Osimhen wants to join Paris Saint-Germain this summer instead of making a move to either Arsenal or Chelsea, according to a new report.

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• London clubs linked with forward
• Striker has €130m release clause
• Osimhen wants PSG switch

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Arsenal and Chelsea have both been linked with a move to try to sign Osimhen before the end of the summer transfer window. The Napoli star signed a new contract last summer with a €130 million (£110m/$145m) release clause but no club has thus far shown a willingness to trigger it. PSG were interested in Osimhen last summer and the striker would like to make that move, provided a new offer is tabled, per .

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Arsenal are said to be hovering in the background, as they continue to monitor Osimhen's situation, while Chelsea have only proposed a loan, something Napoli are not willing to countenance. While PSG could table a bid this week, it is expected to fall below Napoli's minimum demand of €100m (£85m/$112m) and there remains a possibility that Osimhen will simply have to remain in Italy.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Osimhen would like to join PSG because they have hired Luis Campos, a man he considers to be his "football father". Campos pushed Lille to sign Osimhen in 2019 and may well be driving PSG's pursuit.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Napoli are next in action on Sunday against Bologna in Serie A. They opened their season with a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Hellas Verona.

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