According to a report by Graeme Bailey on TBR Football, Liverpool are in the mix to sign 26-year-old Nigerian international Victor Osimhen, and they will face competition from bitter rivals Manchester United.
Osimhen does not have a future at Napoli, and they will look to sell him permanently this summer. The African attacker could be an excellent addition for Liverpool. They need an upgrade on Darwin Nunez, who scored just seven goals last season.
Signing a quality striker could make a huge difference for Liverpool and elevate them to a new level. Osimhen has proven himself to be one of the best strikers in European football, and he could make a huge difference for Liverpool in the final third.
The opportunity to join the Premier League champions will be quite exciting for him as well. It could be the ideal step for him at this stage of his career. The player has the physicality and technical attributes to compete in the Premier League, and he will look to establish himself as a key player for the club.
Meanwhile, Manchester United are also keen on the player after an underwhelming season. Manchester United need an upgrade as well, and Osimhen would be a major improvement on their current options. He could transform their attack and help them push for Champions League qualification. They finished in the bottom half of the league table and need to improve.
It remains to be seen which of the two clubs can get the deal done. Napoli will not want to sell the player for cheap, and the striker could cost a premium this summer. The Nigerian international will be desperate to sort out his long-term future and focus on his football once again.
Joining Liverpool or Manchester United could be quite exciting for him, as they are among the biggest clubs in the world and the opportunity to move to the Premier League will be hard to turn down.
