Deadline Day Live: Victor Osimhen off to Al Ahli, Chelsea to look elsewhere for a striker

Victor Osimhen chooses Saudi move over Chelsea; Blues now explore Ivan Toney or Jadon Sancho as transfer alternatives before the deadline.

Give me my money! Victor Osimhen chooses Al Ahli over Chelsea. (Photo credit: GOAL)

Big breaking news from Naples can confirm that Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has turned down a move to Chelsea in favour of a mouthwatering deal from the Saudi Professional League.

The Nigerian striker was in talks all night with the Blues, negotiating salary after Chelsea agreed on terms with Napoli, but he has now agreed to Al Ahli's terms and will be flying to the oil-rich Gulf immediately to complete the move.

This implies that the Blues will explore alternative options for a striker. They should closely monitor Ivan Toney's situation. Saudi Arabia has made an offer, but Chelsea may convince him to relocate to Stamford Bridge. Sancho's move to Chelsea is another possibility, as things stand.