Liverpool wants Osimhen to replace Nunez
Liverpool wants Osimhen to replace Nunez
Liverpool have reportedly entered the chase for Victor Osimhen and faces plenty of competition, with other Premier League sides also keen.
According to Corriere dello Sport, Liverpool are keen on Osimhen and could compete with their Premier League rivals for the 16-goal striker.
Napoli are helpless in avoiding a sale if any of those clubs trigger his €130 million release clause, although they will not sell for even a penny less.
In the past few weeks, things have not gone to plan for Liverpool on all fronts. Fans dreamed of an unprecedented quadruple after winning the League Cup in February.
Still, in a short span, the Merseysiders have been knocked out of the FA Cup, Europa League, and the Premier League title race.
Moreover, fan sentiment has turned against the likes of striker Darwin Nunez, which has surprisingly seen Liverpool linked with some renowned strikers, for instance, Viktor Gyokeres, in recent times. The latest name to feature on their shortlist is Osimhen, who is coming at the back of another prolific season with Napoli with 16 goals to his name.
Liverpool might formulate a plan to buy the 16-goal striker, which might involve a surprise sale of Nunez, who might still attract massive interest if the club puts him up for sale.
Hence, there are chances for Liverpool to sign Osimhen, although, given the price point, they might have to raise huge sums through player sales to execute the operation.
Other Premier League sides are also keen, with Manchester United and Chelsea being the front runners for his signature.
There’s also the presence of PSG for Osimhen, with the Parisians looking for a new goalscorer to replace the output of Kylian Mbappe, who will leave.
Chelsea might be ahead, as they are keen to discuss payment terms for Osimhen to get ahead of the chase. However, they and Manchester United will not be in a position to offer Champions League football next season, something Arsenal and surely Liverpool can do if they manage to convince Osimhen about a move.
