According to Givemesport, Liverpool marked Victor Osimhen as a serious target this summer, following high-level debate at Anfield.
Osimhen was identified as the target this summer as Arne Slot is about to sign a new striker this summer to replace Darwinnes at a club that struggled with performances last season.
The Premier League champion has already secured the signature of Jeremy Fripon and is currently involved in the debate to sign Bournemouth Bayer Leverkusen and Milos Kerkez’s Florian Wiltz.
Arne Slot is about to sign more
The Reds plan to add new players to their teams to create a competitive team this summer, allowing them to challenge all the honors of next season.
Realizing the weakness of the offensive, Slot wants to target the moves of new strikers who can lead the team’s offense next season.
With Striker Recruitment being the top priority of the current Premier League champions, the name of the Nigerian forward appeared during a meeting involving the club’s key decision makers.
Osimhen has built his reputation as one of the most complete strikers in world football, combining speed, aerial skills and clinical finish.
Early interest from Saudi clubs, including Al-Hilal, focused on the 26-year-old striker, but Osimhen rejected these offers and showed that he prefers to either stay in Europe or pursue Premier League ambitions.
That decision will well position Liverpool if they choose to pursue a deal.
Liverpool faces competition with Man United
Liverpool isn’t the only club linked to Osimhen. Manchester United also reportedly took part in the race and began discussions with his representatives.
Elsewhere, Liverpool continues to explore other offensive reinforcements. Alexander Isaac remains on the radar, but Newcastle’s assessment inflation has stagnated the tracking.
The next few weeks may become clear. Will Liverpool support their argument with a formal offer and fit Osimen’s wage demands? Or if Naples stands firmly, will they move to an alternative target?
Formers’ Napoli Manager Luciano Spalletti described Osimhen as a “complete striker.”
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