Liverpool officially join fray for the Nigerian Striker Osimhen as his loan spell is over with Galatasaray, the Reds are now pushing to secure Osimhen’s signature amid interest from top European clubs.
Though talks are ongoing between the Turkish champions and the Nigerian star, with the club hopeful he will lead their frontline again next season.
But in in a dramatic twist to this summer’s transfer saga, Liverpool have officially entered negotiations with Napoli to secure Osimhen.
According to Football Transfers, with their hopes fading on landing Newcastle’s Alexander Isak, Liverpool have now turned their attention to Osimhen, seeing him as the perfect fit to lead their attack under new manager Arne Slot.
The 26-year-old , who recently completed a loan spell with Galatasaray, has been at the centre of a fierce bidding war involving Chelsea, Manchester United, and even Saudi giants Al-Hilal—who reportedly tabled an eye-watering €50 million annual salary to lure him.
However, Liverpool are said to be exploring a creative approach. TEAMtalk reports that initial conversations have taken place around a potential swap deal involving Darwin Nunez and Federico Chiesa, both of whom Liverpool are prepared to offload in what insiders describe as “complex negotiations.”
Talks with Osimhen’s representatives have already begun. While his salary demands may pose a challenge, sources suggest that the transfer is “progressing” and very much alive.
Meanwhile, Chelsea appear to have quietly stepped away from the race. Club legend John Obi Mikel, speaking to DAZN, revealed, “The fans wanted Victor Osimhen to come to Chelsea, but that didn’t happen. The club chose Delap instead.” Chelsea’s new signing Liam Delap, 22, made his debut recently, but many supporters still feel the sting of missing out on Osimhen.
As the summer window heats up, Liverpool fans stayed positive and hope that the prolific Nigerian striker may soon wear the famous red shirt at Anfield.
