Chelseaheld further talks with Napoli striker Victor Osimhen on Wednesday as they try to agree on his wages.
The Blues are also considering Benfica centre-back Tomas Araujo in case of defensive sales.
Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli submitted an initial bid of £55million for Osimhen.
Chelsea's preferred option regarding a deal for Osimhen is a loan with an obligation to buy.
Napoli and Osimhen have indicated that they may be willing to lower their demands so that a deal can go through.
![Chelsea have held further talks with Victor Osimhen as they look to agree on his wages](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/08/28/22/89036807-13790041-image-a-1_1724882179947.jpg)
Chelsea have held further talks with Victor Osimhen as they look to agree on his wages
![Enzo Maresca's side are eager to finalise a deal for Osimhen before the transfer deadline](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/08/28/23/89036985-13790041-image-a-11_1724882470371.jpg)
Enzo Maresca's side are eager to finalise a deal for Osimhen before the transfer deadline
![The Blues are also considering a deal for 22-year-old Benfica centre-back Tomas Araujo](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/08/28/23/89037023-13790041-image-m-13_1724882553228.jpg)
The Blues are also considering a deal for 22-year-old Benfica centre-back Tomas Araujo
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