Liverpool stepping up their summer recruitment as Osimhen emerges as top striker target 🔥
Liverpool have been highly active this summer as Arne Slot looks to put his stamp on the squad ahead of next season. Following the arrivals of Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz — who bolster the Reds’ defence and creativity — and the impending signing of Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez, the club are now turning their attention to the final piece of the puzzle: a new elite striker.
Despite a prolific scoring record last season, Slot is looking to add serious firepower up front after inconsistencies from Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota left Mohamed Salah carrying much of the goalscoring burden. Enter Victor Osimhen — one of Europe’s most coveted centre-forwards.
The 26-year-old Nigerian international is available this summer with a €75 million release clause. Having just completed a stunning campaign at Napoli — notching 37 goals in 41 appearances across all competitions and helping them win the domestic double — Osimhen is seen as a perfect fit for Slot’s system.
And there’s a clear path to Anfield. According to Valter De Maggio of Radio Kiss Kiss Napoli:
“The English club wants Osimhen and Napoli from this point of view does not make any discounts on the clause, therefore asking for 75 million euros as per the contract.” — via Area Napoli
With Osimhen entering the final year of his Napoli contract and eager for a Premier League switch, all signs point to this deal progressing quickly. Liverpool are determined to add the clinical finisher they need — and with Osimhen topping their list, the Reds could soon have their next big-money signing.
Victor Osimhen is heading out of Napoli this summer
Napoli already recognize that Osimhen staying to see out the final year of his contract is highly unlikely. The striker is thought to be eager for a Premier League switch — and Liverpool has emerged as one of the most appealing destinations.
If the Reds can pull off this transfer, they won’t just add a world-class goalscorer to their ranks — they’ll be making a serious statement to their rivals that they intend to come back even stronger next season.
With Osimhen leading a new-look Liverpool attack alongside the creativity of Florian Wirtz and the ever-reliable Mohamed Salah, Arne Slot could be putting together one of the most dangerous frontlines in Europe.
