Liverpool And Manchetser City Keeping Tabs On Victor Osimhen

Manchester City and Liverpool have both shown an interest in signing Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, who is in high demand at the moment.

Liverpool and Manchester City are among the teams interested in the Napoli striker, according to the most recent rumour from Fichajes. Leicester City is also interested in the Napoli forward, according to the newest claim from the same publication. Due to his impressive start to the new season, the attacker has already established himself as one of the most exciting possibilities on the transfer market.

After previously playing for VfL Wolfsburg, the 22-year-old Osimhen moved to Napoli last summer in an eye-catching €70m deal from LOSC Lille with a contract expiring in 2020. The striker initially struggled in his first season in Italy, scoring just two goals in the first half of his first campaign, prompting many to doubt his ability and the wisdom of Napoli’s choice to invest such a large sum of money in him.

Both English clubs are looking to reinforce their attack. That has been the aim for the teams from the top flight of English football. They may try to get the job done in January or the summer transfer window that follows.

This could be a career-changing move for the player in the days to come

However, the striker quickly established himself, culminating in a good end to the 2020/21 season. Under new coach Luciano Spalletti, the striker is beginning to realise his full potential. He has already scored six goals in six games this season. His contributions have been critical in the Partenopei’s remarkable rise to the top of the Serie A table with six victories in their first six matches.

Unsurprisingly, Osimhen’s exploits have also caught the attention of Liverpool. The Merseyside outfit is on the lookout for a new striker who may possibly replace Roberto Firmino in the team’s front line. A few names, like Karim Adeyemi, have previously been mentioned in connection with the Anfield project.

Jurgen Klopp may find himself a more established talent in Osimhen. He has more experience at the top level of football. The Reds are even allegedly in discussions with the RB Salzburg prodigy about a potential transfer to Merseyside.

Victor Osimhen is in the hot-seat with top Premier League clubs looking to sign him

It is worth noting, however, that Liverpool is not the only team interested in signing the Napoli striker. They will be up against strong competition from league rivals Manchester City. The latter’s deficiencies at the number nine position have been well-documented. The club has already missed out on the summer pursuits of Harry Kane and Cristiano Ronaldo, among other players.

It seems that the Citizens have broadened their range of interests. With Harry Kane has had a shaky start to the season, Pep Guardiola is open to considering alternative options. The Manchester City manager has previously been linked with a move for Wolves’ Raul Jimenez.

Osimhen, in such a case, may be a viable option to consider. When combined with his speed, energy, and goal-scoring ability, he may be an intriguing alternative upfront. He will be an asset for not just Manchester City, but also Liverpool. Both teams seek to inject more life into their attacking units next season.