Chelsea have reportedly booked medical for Victor Osimhen in Naples ahead of his move to the west London club thereby confirming Al-Ahli’s doubt about the striker’s interest in the Saudi club.

The Nigeria international has generated tremendous transfer interest among Europe’s top clubs and Al-Ahli in this transfer window.

Reports from Italy claim that Chelsea are very optimistic a deal is close to be reached with Osimhen.

The striker’s agent, Roberto Calenda, had insisted that his client wanted to continue playing in Europe, and Osimhen has now been offered a chance to do so by Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea. Despite offering him a mouth-watering contract, he is obviously not keen about the move to the Saudi club.

And, Al-Ahli can only sign one between Osimhen and Ivan Toney, so the Brentford striker is Plan B in case the Napoli star backs out, with Chelsea hovering.

Multiple sources this morning reported that Napoli had shaken hands with Al-Ahli in a deal worth €80m including add-ons for the Super Eagles star.

Crucially, they also noted that Osimhen had agreed personal terms with a contract worth €40m per season, plus a decisive release clause for well under €100m that would be active from the summer of 2026.

However, considering Chelsea are also still in the mix for the Napoli forward, Al-Ahli seem to be covering their backs with an alternative deal.

Brentford accepted a €45m offer for Toney, but the Saudi Pro League club only has one slot left to bring in a foreign player, so cannot sign both.

The 25-year-old Nigeria striker is reportedly keen to join Chelsea, despite reports earlier this morning suggesting he’d agreed a deal to join Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli.

Osihmen has been Chelsea’s top target all summer, but the club are waiting to see if the goal-scorer will agree to a deal.