Prolific Nigerian striker could be Spain bound
Victor Osimhen pressures Serie A Monza’s Brazilian defender Marlon Santos da Silva Barbosa in Napoli’s 0-2 loss at the Stadio Brianteo on Sunday
By Ed Emeanua
Spanish giants Real Madrid have shown that your money goes where your mouth runs by being the first club to make ‘contact’ with Napoli striker Victor Osimhen as interest from Manchester United rages on, according to Italian reporter Giacomo Iacobellis via Fichajes.
Los Blancos have contacted the Nigeria forward over the likelihood of a transfer in the Summer transfer window. But, other notable clubs are also interested in signing the striker.
Aside the United, Premier League foes Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea have all indicated their interest in Osimhen at one point. Bundesliga top shots Bayern Munich have also been identified as a possible destination for the 24-year-old.
Osimhen made a commitment to Gli Azzurri (The Blues) during the transfer period of 2020 from Ligue 1 side LOSC Lille. The Nigerian has bloomed into a seasoned striker this season and has been the driving force behind the Serie A giants’ win of the Scudetto after 33 years of being denied.
The striker is tied down contractually to Napoli until June 2025. But, a move in the summer transfer season is still on course. However, the striker will not come cheap for interested clubs who stand to part with close to €160 million to sign the Nigeria striker.
Luciano Spalletti has been able to bring out the best qualities of Osimhen this season. The Nigerian has featured in 35 appearances in the season for Napoli, scoring 28 goals in all competitions.
However, weallfollowunited.com has noted that with Erik ten Hag’s advent in United, the manager had been forced to make do with Marcus Rashford as top striker. The 25-year-old is the United’s top goalscorer this term.
“Unfortunately, apart from the England international, none of our other attackers has contributed considerably under the Dutch manager. Also, the gaffer has had to deploy Rashford in the number nine position due to Anthony Martial’s fitness issues and Wout Weghorst’s apparent lack of quality,” weallfollowunited.com claimed.
