Victor Osimhen has been linked with a move to Arsenal and Manchester United. But his agent claims that the striker will not leave Napoli this summer.
Speaking to Radio Marte (via Corriere dello Sport h/t Football Italia), Roberto Calenda, one of the representatives of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, has ruled out an exit for the Nigerian striker amid interest from Arsenal and Manchester United.
Osimhen moved to Napoli from LOSC Lille in the summer of 2020. After a decent start to life in Italy, the striker has burst into life this season and has been one of Partenopei’s key players as they continue to push for the Serie A title.
The 23-year-old has netted 15 goals and set up four more from just 25 matches across all competitions, making a solid impression with his all-round abilities. It has led to Osimhen attracting the interest of several top clubs across Europe, most notably Arsenal and Manchester United.
Both Arsenal and Manchester United need an ace goalscorer this summer. The Gunners need to replace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who left the club in January. As for the Red Devils, they need to find a replacement for Edinson Cavani, who will be on his way in the summer when his contract runs out.
Osimhen, to that end, has emerged as a transfer target for the Premier League giants. However, one of the Nigerian international’s representatives, Roberto Calenda, has dismissed any chances of the striker securing a summer move, insisting that he is happy at Napoli and will continue at the club.
“There are no problems; Victor has already proved his close bond with this club. I don’t want to waste time talking about this. The situation is ridiculous. Just move on and talk about football. Osimhen is a young striker, and with the right tips, his development is natural. Luciano Spalletti improves the players he works with.”
“Everyone is happy about how things are going, Napoli are a precise choice for the striker’s development, as a man and as a footballer,” Calenda said. “Osimhen is focused on the pitch, he wants to win and he is showing the right commitment. He plays for a strong team and journalists need to fill the papers’ pages,” he further added.
“Even somebody who knows nothing about football would name Osimhen among the top strikers. He is a Napoli player and he will face seven finals now. The focus is all on the current campaign,” Calenda noted.
With a move for Osimhen seemingly in doubt, both Arsenal and Manchester United will have to look elsewhere to bolster their centre-forward options come summer.
