Why PSG's move for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has stalled as transfer hits ANOTHER roadblock – explained

Paris Saint-Germain's move for Napoli's Victor Osimhen has stalled yet again as they look to fill the gap left by Kylian Mbappe's departure.

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• PSG want to sign Victor Osimhen
• Need to facilitate exit of Ramos or Kolo-Muani
• Talks continue to cool

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  PSG have been on the hunt for a new signing all summer long, and the club have had their eye on the Napoli duo of Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. While Les Parisiens have pretty much given up on their hope of signing the Georgian, they still remain on the trail of the Nigeria hitman – although talks have cooled.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Per, the Ligue 1 side will have to sell either Gancalo Ramos or Randal Kolo-Muani before proceeding with the signing of the Napoli ace. However, neither forward is ready to accept a departure from the Parc des Princes, and therefore the talks for the transfer of Osimhen have stalled.

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  DID YOU KNOW?

  It is believed that Osimhen will not continue in Naples, where Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku is a target, but if PSG snooze for too long they could possibly lose out on his signature altogether with the Blues and some Saudi clubs also showing interest in his services.

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• WHAT NEXT FOR OSIMHEN?

  The Nigerian has not joined up with his Napoli teammates for pre-season despite their camp already having begun. He will likely continue pushing for an exit as hard as possible.