An African legend has provided an in-depth explanation as to why Victor Osimhen's transfer to Chelsea collapsed at the final stages of the window.
Nigeria's superstar striker looked poised to make a spectacular move to Stamford Bridge in the latest transfer window.
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It was rumoured that the Blues were on the cusp of completing a deal for the 25-year-old on Deadline Day, but it ultimately collapsed, and he stayed at Napoli.
He has since left the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona to join Galatasaray on loan, however.
2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner and former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has now shed light on why his compatriot's proposed move to west London fell through.
The former holding midfielder said on his Obi One Podcast: "I know what Victor wanted, I know what the club offered him, I know where we got to, we finally got to a compromise, both sides had to compromise, it was just some little things here and there, paperwork, medical, and a few issues we just couldn't get over the line, and we didn't have much time.
"Both sides really played their part in terms of getting the deal done, and I commend Chelsea for that because I can see their ambition of where they want to take this club now and also on Victor's side, how much he really wanted to come to the club.
"He was disappointed it didn't happen. I spoke to him when the transfer window shut, I gave him a call, we spent 20 minutes talking.
"I said, 'Listen, I'm always here for you, you need to keep your head down, you need to keep working hard, keep training. I know it's not the best situation right now but I know you're strong.'
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"Victor's a strong character, he's a bit like Didier Drogba and Diego Costa. and that's something we're missing at the club, strikers who have that edge, who have that bite who can intimidate defenders, and Victor definitely has that."