The last hasn’t been heard about interest in Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, and the name of the unsettled Napoli man has been mentioned as a potential summer transfer target by Premier League champions Liverpool, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
Osimhen is one of the biggest subjects of summer transfer ahead of next season, as he prepares for his permanent exit away from Napoli.
According to GIVEMESPORT, Osimhen’s name was mentioned as a potential target during a high-ranking meeting at Liverpool last week.
“GMS sources have been informed that Osimhen’s name has cropped up since Liverpool have turned their attentions towards recruiting a proven goalscorer, but his wage demands would be a significant stumbling block and Galatasaray are attempting to tie up a deal after he enjoyed a prolific loan spell with them during the 2024/25 campaign,” the report stated.
Liverpool executives have brought him up as a possible signing as Arne Slot goes in search of a frontman who would leapfrog the likes of Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota in the pecking order.”
The report however adds that there remains a slim chance of him ending up in the Premier League as his camp has conceded that Turkish side Galatasaray are expected to win the race for his signature.
Osimhen, who is currently on holiday in Nigeria, is still on the market after he rejected a contract offer worth an initial £650,000-per-week from Saudi Pro League big spenders Al-Hilal.
The outlet also suggested that Liverpool and other EPL clubs are still keeping tabs on the striker, hoping that he could lower his wages to make a Premier League switch after turning down Al-Hilal.
“GMS sources have been told that Osimhen may consider dropping his salary expectations – reported to be up to £400,000-a-week previously – if he wants to test himself at the very top after turning down the riches on offer in Saudi Arabia, leading to Liverpool and other admirers keeping tabs on his situation as he prepares to make a permanent exit from Napoli.”
Liverpool’s interest in the 26-year-old could also gain momentum if the Reds are able to sell striker Darwin Nunez this summer, which would open the door for the addition of a new centre-forward into Slot’s side.
The Reds will join the race with other EPL clubs and Galatasaray, who are said to be leading the race to sign the Nigerian on a permanent deal following his successful loan spell.
Osimhen scored 37 goals in 41 appearances across all competitions during his loan spell from Napoli last season.
