���˿���

Victor Osimhen's agent, Roberto Calenda, has hit out at reports that he could join Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli.

The Italian said of his client, who is attracting interest from Chelsea, in a social media post: "Osimhen is a Napoli player, with a contract recently renewed with mutual satisfaction.

"He made history and when there were major offers (also this year) we always accepted the club's decisions.

"As I said, it is not a package to be shipped far away to make room for new prophets. Victor was elected African Footballer of the Year, eighth at the Ballon d'Or, he still has so much to do in Europe.

"There is need for respect and balance."

Chelsea are keen to sign the Nigeria striker on either a loan or swap deal and have discussed the sale of Romelu Lukaku in the other direction.