He wants ₦530m a week — Chelsea to move on from Osimhen

Victor Osimhen’s future in the Premier League appears to be off the table according to reports coming out of England.

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Despite his on-pitch pedigree, both Chelsea and Manchester United are backing away from a potential deal due to salary concerns.

Chelsea were previously seen as front-runners for Victor Osimhen, especially after his release clause dropped to €75 million.

But insider Ben Jacobs reports that the Nigerian striker is demanding £250,000 per week, roughly ₦530 million, which clashes with Chelsea’s incentive-based wage structure.

The club’s internal policy enforces wage reductions, particularly in seasons without Champions League football, a clause Osimhen reportedly opposes.

Chelsea’s approach is to reward performance rather than guarantee high base salaries, and as a result, the Blues are unwilling to break their structure for a single player, regardless of reputation.

This resistance has made Osimhen less inclined to join, prompting Chelsea to step aside and explore more financially flexible alternatives, such as Leicester City’s Liam Delap.

According to a previous report, Manchester United have also cooled their interest, with transfer experts David Ornstein and Fabrizio Romano both citing Osimhen’s high salary demands and personality concerns.

Ornstein noted that many Premier League clubs view the striker’s €12 million net annual salary as unrealistic under current financial models.

Romano confirmed that no English club is willing to meet Osimhen’s Napoli-era wages, with additional concerns about commissions and long-term value.

While his goal-scoring record remains impressive, clubs are prioritising players who fit within sustainable budgets and cohesive team cultures. Unless Osimhen lowers his expectations, a move to the Saudi Pro League now seems his most likely path.