Victor Osimhen: Liverpool set to hijack Super Eagles striker from Arsenal and Chelsea
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Liverpool targets Napoli star Victor Osimhen || Credit: Imago

Victor Osimhen: Liverpool set to hijack Super Eagles striker from Arsenal and Chelsea

Stephen Oladehinde 10:58 - 19.10.2023

Liverpool are looking to hijack Victor Osimhen from Arsenal and Chelsea as they enter the race to sign the Super Eagles star from Napoli.

Osimhen has been the subject of transfer speculation in recent weeks since his relationship with his club became sour.

The Super Eagles striker led his team Napoli to their first Scudetto in 33 years last season and also claimed the Serie A highest goal scorer award with 26 goals.

His performance has caught the attention of top teams in Europe with Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool looking to sign him.

Victor Osimhen in action against Saudi Arabia || Credit: X
Victor Osimhen in action against Saudi Arabia || Credit: X

Victor Osimhen on Liverpool radar

According to reports from Daily Mail, Liverpool scouts have been keeping an eye on the Napoli star while he is on international duty in Portugal.

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool manager || Credit: Imago
Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool manager || Credit: Imago

It was reported that one of Jurgen Klopp's scouts travelled to the Algarve last week to cover Nigeria's friendly against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique.

The Napoli star just had an hour of action against Saudi Arabia before suffering a hamstring injury, which led to a 2-2 draw.

The 24-year-old Osimhen led Napoli to the Serie A championship last season and the Liverpool manager is well aware of his talent.

However, In recent months, the striker's relationship with the Italian champions has deteriorated and his manager Rudi Garcia does not share his viewpoint.

Despite the drama that happened between Osimhen and the club, including the altercation with Rudi Garcia, the striker continues to excel on the field.

Osimhen has six goals this season, demonstrating that he is still one of the top strikers in the world and is worth more than his price tag.

Liverpool continues to monitor the situation of the Napoli star and could make a move for him next summer.