Liverpool eyes Osimhen as they look to offload Darwin Nunez
Liverpool interested in Victor Osimhen
Victor Osimhen, currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, has been identified by Liverpool as Darwin Nunez’s replacement at Anfield. The Uruguayan international is reportedly out of favor at Liverpool under Arne Slot.
Nunez may depart the Reds during the summer transfer window, according to Anfield watch, which reported on Tuesday that Saudi Arabia is now interested in him. A number of European clubs are also interested in Nunez.
Although it’s unclear if Liverpool will have to forfeit the €85 million they paid for him to leave Benfica, it is certain that Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes are already moving to replace the forward.
Nunez has two goals and three assists in 16 appearances this season, while Osimhen has 12 goals and four assists. Victor Osimhen is greatly admired by Liverpool, and both Edwards and Hughes believe he would be a perfect replacement for Nunez, according to an exclusive report from Anfield Watch.
Since Osimhen’s initial journey into European football in Belgium and later with Lille, Edwards has been a fervent admirer of the Nigerian, and Liverpool has had a long-standing interest in him. After a falling out with the club’s administration in Naples, Osimhen was forced to move to Galatasaray from Napoli, where he is currently on loan.
Competition for the Striker from other clubs
In the summer, Arsenal, Chelsea, and PSG expressed interest in him; however, deals to each of them fell through for various reasons. With many clubs interested in his services, it is anticipated that he would leave the Italian team permanently this summer.
Liverpool will be first in line to bring Osimhen to Anfield if Nunez is sold as anticipated. The 26-year-old’s performance this season in Turkey, where he has already scored 13 goals and provided five assists in just 16 games for Galatasaray, has impressed the club’s recruitment team.
The forward, a previous top scorer in Serie A, is averaging a goal contribution every 65 minutes, which is an incredible rate and explains why Liverpool would be so eager to sign him.
