Chelsea’s long-standing interest in Victor Osimhen continues to dominate headlines — but the Blues are far from alone in trying to decipher one of the most puzzling transfer sagas in recent years.
Italian transfer expert Alfredo Pedullà has described Osimhen’s situation as one of the most complicated in modern football history, noting just how volatile and unpredictable the striker’s decision-making has become.

“Look, with Osimhen it’s something that can change every day. I think he’s been one of the most complicated players in the history of the market in the last 10 years,” Pedullà said.

That complexity dates back to last summer, when a deal seemed close — only for the Nigerian forward to spring a surprise.
“It was already complicated last summer, you’ll remember. Then he decided to choose Galatasaray,” Pedullà added, referencing the sudden turn in Osimhen’s thinking.

A staggering offer from Al Hilal was also turned down, highlighting Osimhen’s reluctance to leave Europe in his prime.
“Now, if he wanted to take the money, excuse me if I tell you something so clearly, without beating around the bush, he would already be the new striker of Al Hilal.

Al Hilal offered him €35m a season plus bonuses to get to €40m. Then there was the Club World Cup. And he, like Theo Hernandez, decided not to go.”

Pedullà went on to explain that the Nigerian has little interest in the Saudi Pro League.
“I don’t rule out that they might try again, but I know that he has always closed the door to Saudi Arabia. Because he doesn’t like it, he doesn’t want to go. He is still young, he doesn’t want to go at 27. Knowing him, he would get tired after a week, two months and then he would return to Italy. You know, with money you can convince anyone, but at the moment it’s a no.”

Despite interest from Chelsea and several top Premier League clubs, no firm bids have been made so far, and even Galatasaray is holding out hope.
“I also tell you that Galatasaray is hoping but it’s not easy, that the Premier League clubs as of today have not made any concrete moves so far and Juventus cannot be excluded, but it is an operation that costs money,” continued Pedullà.

Juventus, in particular, had strong internal backing to sign Osimhen, especially from sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli — but even that situation has shifted.

“If Giuntoli had stayed, I would have told you today that Osimhen would have been the new Juventus striker with an 80% certainty after the Club World Cup. Now, without Giuntoli, maybe it won’t be 80%, but until he makes a decision, Juventus will have some hope to maybe bring this operation home later.”
The uncertainty surrounding Osimhen’s future remains as strong as ever.
“So it’s a difficult situation. Every day he changes his mind. The night before he thinks one thing and the day after he thinks another. So he has to be followed step by step,” Pedullà concluded.

Chelsea remain in the picture — but with the striker reportedly undecided, reluctant to move to Saudi Arabia, and Premier League clubs yet to show their hand, this saga may drag on well into the summer.

One thing is certain: Victor Osimhen is a player worth the wait. The only question now is — who will blink first?