By Damilola Oyebode
Reigning Premier League champions Liverpool have reportedly joined the race to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, as speculation surrounding his departure from Napoli continues to gather pace.
According to Sky Sports, Liverpool are considering a summer move for the Super Eagles forward, who is coming off another strong season in Serie A.
Manager Arne Slot is said to be eyeing a reliable goal scorer to bolster his attack, despite the presence of Darwin Núñez.
Osimhen has also drawn interest from Premier League rivals Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea, while Saudi Arabian side Al Ahli have tabled a substantial bid. However, no official offers have been submitted yet.
Napoli are reportedly ready to sanction the 25-year-old’s exit as they prepare for a squad rebuild under incoming manager Antonio Conte.
Osimhen, who has a release clause of around €120 million, is expected to command a high fee.
Should Liverpool formalize their interest, the club would offer Osimhen a compelling opportunity to compete for top domestic and European honors, including UEFA Champions League football.
With the transfer window set to open in the coming weeks, Osimhen’s next move is shaping up to be one of the summer’s biggest stories.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He began his career at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
