Chelsea, Juventus step up chase for Nigerian ace
Real Madrid are reportedly considering making a move for Napoli forward Victor Osimhen during this summer’s transfer window.
The Nigeria international has been in excellent form on loan at Galatasaray during the 2024-25 campaign, scoring 28 times and registering five assists in 32 appearances in all competitions.
Osimhen, as it stands, will return to Napoli this summer, but he is widely expected to leave the Italian giants on a permanent basis, with a number of clubs believed to be interested in his signature.
Manchester United continue to be heavily linked with the 26-year-old, who has scored 76 goals and registered 12 assists in 133 appearances for Napoli in all competitions since his arrival from Lille in 2020.
However, according to Fichajes, there is also interest from Real Madrid, with Los Blancos considering making a move for the Nigerian during this summer’s transfer window.
The report claimed that Real Madrid view Osimhen as a possible replacement for Vinicius Junior, as the Brazilian continues to be linked with a big-money move to Saudi Arabia.
Meanwhile, Juventus are reportedly stepping up their pursuit of Napoli forward Victor Osimhen ahead of the summer transfer window.
According to TEAMtalk, the 26-year-old has also emerged as a priority target for the struggling Serie A giants.
It’s understood Juventus will face serious competition from several Premier League clubs, along with those in the Saudi Pro League.
The Nigeria international has been in electric form in Turkey, scoring 28 goals and providing five assists in his 32 games across all competitions
Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna has been in London this past.
It’s been suggested that Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna has been England to meet with Chelsea and Manchester United about the future of Osimhen, according to Il Mattino.
Osimhen’s contract with Napoli carries a €75m buyout clause, which can be triggered this summer.
Juventus are also interested, though Napoli would prefer to see Osimhen not return to Serie A.
Chelsea failed in an attempt for Osimhen in January and will try again as they seek a new centre-forward signing. United are also interested, though must sell before buying this summer.
