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HITC sources have confirmed that Chelsea have told Napoli they are not prepared to meet Victor Osimhen’s release clause, meaning as it stands they are looking elsewhere for a new striker. The Nigerian has long been Chelsea’s preferred option but Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis’s refusal to accept anything other than his release clause worth around £115m – means a deal to take him to Stamford Bridge has not progressed. It is understood De Laurentiis won’t even consider a deal that would see instalments paid, which Chelsea would have been willing to consider. Paris Saint-Germain have long con…

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