Liverpool are reportedly set to ‘miss out’ on the possible signing of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.
The Reds were believed to be keen on the 23-year-old after it was claimed that the Anfield club were ‘in love’ with the Nigerian ace recently.
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According to a report from Corriere del Mezzogiorno (via Tutto Napoli), Liverpool, Newcastle United and Arsenal are set to be let disappointed in their pursuit.
The report claims that the 18-cap star was set to attract a ‘monstrous proposal’ in the near future but Napoli are now unwilling to sell.
This season Osimhen – hailed as ‘phenomenal‘ by Walter Mazzarri – has scored nine times and provided two assists in 16 appearances across all competitions.
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Valued at an eye-watering £54million and under contract in Naples until 2025 (Transfermarkt), any move for the Nigerian frontman would be an expensive one.
Predominantly a centre-forward, the prolific ace could be viewed as a potential long term replacement for Roberto Firmino in Jurgen Klopp’s squad.
Boasting an impressive array of attributes, Osimhen would certainly be a viable candidate to become a Red in the future.
