Liverpool are reportedly expressing interest in Napoli’s highly-rated forward Victor Osimhen. Jurgen Klopp aims to revitalize the Liverpool squad following a lackluster season in the Premier League. The Serie A champions are asking for a high price of about £128m for their star player. Osimhen has caught the interest of other big clubs like Manchester United, Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain.
A Prolific Goal-Scorer
Osimhen has emerged as one of Europe’s most prolific forwards this season, contributing significantly to Napoli’s triumphant campaign. Since his £81m move from Lille in 2020, he has scored an impressive 59 goals and provided 14 assists in 101 appearances. This season alone, he has found the back of the net 31 times in 39 outings.
Potential Rivalry with Erling Haaland
Osimhen’s remarkable skill set makes him a dream rival for Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, and Klopp recognizes his potency. Osimhen’s ability to find the back of the net consistently places him among the top 1% of forwards in Europe’s top five leagues for non-penalty goals, total shots, and touches in the attacking penalty area.
Liverpool ‘s Struggles and Darwin Nunez
Liverpool expected to find a new star striker last summer by signing Darwin Nunez for around £85m. However, Nunez’s first year at the club has been disappointing, and he hasn’t become a reliable threat yet. Club legend Robbie Fowler criticizes Nunez for being “too wasteful.” Despite Nunez’s potential, Jurgen Klopp may be tempted to pursue Osimhen as he looks to rebuild Liverpool’s squad.
Napoli Desperate to Secure Victor Osimhen
Napoli went to great lengths to block Liverpool’s pursuit of Osimhen, as revealed by the club’s former collaborator, Giandomenico Costi. He disclosed that Napoli director Cristiano Giuntoli “locked Osimhen in a hotel room” for three days until he convinced him to sign with Napoli. This highlights the determination of Napoli to keep the talented striker from Liverpool’s grasp.
While Liverpool and other Premier League clubs show interest in Osimhen, signing him will not be easy. Napoli’s president, Aurelio De Laurentiis, is determined to secure the player’s future by either extending his contract or demanding a substantial fee.
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