Liverpool Close In on Victor Osimhen in Major Statement Signing
Liverpool Football Club have made a huge stride in revamping their attacking options by reaching an agreement with Napoli for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen. After prolonged speculation and stalled negotiations, the Reds have reportedly secured a deal worth between €75 million and €80 million — a significant reduction from the €130 million release clause that had previously hindered talks.
The 26-year-old forward, fresh off a prolific loan spell at Galatasaray where he scored 24 goals in 27 appearances, was drawing interest from European heavyweights including Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United. But Liverpool acted swiftly to seal the deal ahead of the full swing of the summer transfer window.
Osimhen is now expected to undergo a medical in the coming days, with an official announcement from Liverpool anticipated shortly thereafter. Once finalized, he will become the club’s marquee addition of the summer and a focal point of Arne Slot’s first full season at the helm.
This signing signals a notable shift in Liverpool’s recruitment strategy under their new management. Rather than focusing solely on youth and long-term potential, the club is now targeting seasoned, physically commanding players who can deliver immediate impact. Osimhen — renowned for his pace, strength in the air, and lethal finishing — embodies this new approach.
What makes the deal even more compelling is the backdrop of Liverpool’s inconsistent attacking performances last season. While Mohamed Salah remained a reliable scorer, the rest of the forward line struggled with form and finishing. Osimhen’s arrival addresses this issue head-on.
Manager Arne Slot, who has reportedly been a driving force behind the move, believes Osimhen’s physical presence and intelligent off-the-ball movement will be key in implementing his preferred vertical and high-pressing tactical system — a style that defined his success at Feyenoord.
Tactically, Osimhen is expected to operate as the lead striker in a 4-2-3-1 formation, though he could also partner with Darwin Núñez or Cody Gakpo in a dual-forward setup. His ability to stretch backlines and occupy multiple defenders is likely to open up more space for Salah and Liverpool’s creative midfielders to exploit.
Sources close to the deal have revealed that Liverpool conducted weeks of behind-the-scenes negotiations with Napoli’s hierarchy to lower the original price tag. Osimhen’s long-standing ambition to play in the Premier League also played a crucial role in facilitating the move.
