Victor Osimhen Eyes Premier League Move Amid Liverpool and Manchester United Interest
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is pushing for a move to the Premier League next season and has already held preliminary talks with Liverpool, according to TBR Football.
The 26-year-old Nigerian international, widely considered one of the top forwards in world football, is firmly on Liverpool’s radar. However, the Reds are expected to face stiff competition from rivals Manchester United, who are also in the market for a proven goalscorer.
Osimhen recently wrapped up a stellar loan spell at Galatasaray, where he netted an astonishing 37 goals in 41 appearances—form that has only heightened interest from England’s top clubs.
Having turned down a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia, Osimhen has made it clear that he wants to continue competing at the highest level in Europe. His exit from Napoli appears all but certain, with the Italian side reportedly open to a permanent transfer this summer. His contract includes a release clause set at £63 million.
Liverpool, coming off a Premier League title-winning campaign, are eager to strengthen their attacking options. Darwin Núñez struggled for consistency last season, managing just seven goals across all competitions. Osimhen would represent a major upgrade and provide the clinical edge Liverpool needs as they aim to defend their title and push deep in Europe.
Manchester United, meanwhile, are in desperate need of attacking reinforcements after a dismal season that saw them finish in the bottom half of the table. Strikers Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Højlund failed to deliver consistently, and United see Osimhen as a key figure in their attempt to rebuild and rejoin the Champions League elite.
The coming weeks could prove decisive, as both English giants weigh up whether to meet Napoli’s asking price for one of the game’s most coveted forwards
