Report from France have it that Victor Osimhen is particularly interesting for Liverpool as they are on the strong foot of signing the 21 years old forward from the Ligue1 giant Lille LOSC as his representatives have entered into discussions with the Reds, as reported by le10sport.com
Manchester United, Leicester and Chelsea have also been credited with an interest in the young striker, with the latter making Lille aware they are keen if they decide to sell.
If the deal goes through Osimhen will team up with Mane and Salah at Anfield – Photo credit: Getty image
Osimhen has scored 18 goals in 38 appearances in all competitions for the Ligue 1 side, having arrived from Charleroi in Belgium last summer.
He is a Nigeria international, and Odion Ighalo is among the players to have heaped praise on his ability.
Liverpool really appreciate it
According to our information, discussions have recently opened between Liverpool and representatives of Victor Osimhen . Objective: lay the foundations for a first contractual proposal if the Reds ever send a transfer offer to the LOSC . Liverpool is thus taking a position on a file which has already changed considerably in recent months. As revealed by le10sport.com , Manchester United is also very well positioned and has made Osimhen one of its priorities for the coming summer . And recently, Chelseacame to intelligence from Lille leaders to find out their expectations regarding their star striker (the Blues have also taken information for the central defender, Gabriel , whose departure is almost certain for the coming summer).
A very big battle is therefore organized between the English clubs for Victor Osimhen . Even if it will also be necessary to count on a European battalion, with roaring stables coming from Germany, Italy and Spain, the chances of having the file completed by an English club are greater. First because the destination tempts the Nigerian. But also because the Premier League clubs are the most able to offer LOSCthe 70 to 80 million euros expected (at least) this summer. And if President Gérard Lopez has confirmed that he has already received offers for Victor Osimhen , he could very quickly receive news in the days or weeks to come. The battle for the jewel of LOSC is just beginning
