Liverpool and Newcastle United recently submitted enquiries to sign Victor Osimhen, whose price tag has put off the two clubs.
According to a report by Corriere dello Sport, as relayed by Paisley Gates, Liverpool and Newcastle United have approached Napoli over a possible move for Victor Osimhen in the ongoing transfer window. But the two clubs have returned home dismayed at Napoli’s asking price for the Nigerian international.
Victor Osimhen has come leaps and bounds since joining Napoli from Lille nearly three years ago. The 24-year-old striker had many naysayers, as the Partenopei had shelled out €75 million to land him. And after experiencing teething problems, the scepticism surrounding him escalated in Italy.
But Osimhen’s stock has skyrocketed since his early struggles. And the Nigerian international has become a pivotal figure for Napoli. Meanwhile, he was on song as the Partenopei won a long-elusive Serie A title this past season, amassing 31 goals and five assists in 39 appearances. And the player’s progress has alerted several high-profile clubs, including Liverpool and Newcastle United.
The interest from both clubs in the former Lille striker is surprising, considering they have multiple strikers. But the Napoli talisman will be an upgrade on the options in Jurgen Klopp and Eddie Howe’s squads. And recent reports have pointed to Liverpool lining up a bid to secure Osimhen’s services.
As for Newcastle United, the Magpies have also been considering a sizable offer to sign the 24-year-old. Meanwhile, Napoli will likely make a considerable profit on the €75 million they paid to secure Osimhen’s services nearly three years ago. But their asking price has frustrated Liverpool and Newcastle United.
The report claims that Liverpool and Newcastle United recently approached Napoli to convey their interest in the prolific striker. But they have returned home “angry and outraged” due to Napoli’s asking price. Meanwhile, widespread reports have suggested the Partenopei will demand over double of the €75 million they paid for the player.
So a summer move is unlikely, especially with Napoli’s stock constantly rising. And unless a club can submit an astronomical offer to secure Osimhen’s services, he will remain at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium. Meanwhile, Liverpool and Newcastle United will set their sights elsewhere, in all likelihood.
Liverpool and Newcastle United recently submitted enquiries to sign Victor Osimhen, whose price tag has put off the two clubs.
According to a report by Corriere dello Sport, as relayed by Paisley Gates, Liverpool and Newcastle United have approached Napoli over a possible move for Victor Osimhen in the ongoing transfer window. But the two clubs have returned home dismayed at Napoli’s asking price for the Nigerian international.
Victor Osimhen has come leaps and bounds since joining Napoli from Lille nearly three years ago. The 24-year-old striker had many naysayers, as the Partenopei had shelled out €75 million to land him. And after experiencing teething problems, the scepticism surrounding him escalated in Italy.
But Osimhen’s stock has skyrocketed since his early struggles. And the Nigerian international has become a pivotal figure for Napoli. Meanwhile, he was on song as the Partenopei won a long-elusive Serie A title this past season, amassing 31 goals and five assists in 39 appearances. And the player’s progress has alerted several high-profile clubs, including Liverpool and Newcastle United.
The interest from both clubs in the former Lille striker is surprising, considering they have multiple strikers. But the Napoli talisman will be an upgrade on the options in Jurgen Klopp and Eddie Howe’s squads. And recent reports have pointed to Liverpool lining up a bid to secure Osimhen’s services.
As for Newcastle United, the Magpies have also been considering a sizable offer to sign the 24-year-old. Meanwhile, Napoli will likely make a considerable profit on the €75 million they paid to secure Osimhen’s services nearly three years ago. But their asking price has frustrated Liverpool and Newcastle United.
The report claims that Liverpool and Newcastle United recently approached Napoli to convey their interest in the prolific striker. But they have returned home “angry and outraged” due to Napoli’s asking price. Meanwhile, widespread reports have suggested the Partenopei will demand over double of the €75 million they paid for the player.
So a summer move is unlikely, especially with Napoli’s stock constantly rising. And unless a club can submit an astronomical offer to secure Osimhen’s services, he will remain at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium. Meanwhile, Liverpool and Newcastle United will set their sights elsewhere, in all likelihood.