In the pursuit of Napoli's star striker Victor Osimhen, both Arsenal and Chelsea have been apprised of the potential financial hurdle.
The 24-year-old, a standout with seven goals and two assists this season, is reportedly on the brink of a new Napoli deal, complicating transfer talks.
Osimhen's remarkable recovery from a recent hamstring injury saw him clinch the African Footballer of the Year award, besting competition from the likes of Mohamed Salah and Achraf Hakimi.
Negotiations for the star's new contract with Napoli are expected to incorporate a release clause, potentially fixed at £112 million, as reported by Football.London.
This amount exceeds the earlier speculated £100 million winter transfer fee. The introduction of a release clause could introduce an additional dimension to the dynamics of the Nigerian's potential transfer, providing both the Gunners and the Blues the opportunity to evaluate their choices in the upcoming transfer periods.
Napoli, keen on retaining one of football's top strikers, faces a key moment in securing Osimhen's future.