Victor Osimhen now BEGGING out to be signed by Liverpool | OneFootball

Liverpool have been informed that they are in the driving seat should they pursue a deal for Victor Osimhen.

The Nigerian forward is coming off the back of a successful season on loan at Galatasaray - scoring 37 times in 41 games overall as Gala won the Turkish league and cup double.

But the 26-year-old has now returned to parent club Napoli, where his contract extends until 2026. With relations at an all-time low, Osimhen WILL be sold this summer and Liverpool are favourites to sign him according to a report in Sportmediaset.

According to the report, Osimhen rejected Al-Hilal’s contract offer of €35m per season.

Gala too would like to have him back, proposing €15m per year of their own money and another €10m from sponsors. The Turkish giants won’t hang around forever however and need an answer soon.

Liverpool are Napoli's preference

Osimhen for his part is open to a future in the Premier League - but the player’s preference is believed to be a move to Juventus.

The complicating factor for the Bianconeri is that Aurelio De Laurentiis - the Napoli president - has zero intention of selling his prized asset to a domestic rival.

A reported release clause of €75m ONLY applies to overseas clubs, meaning Juve can be quite easily priced out of a deal for Osimhen.

Napoli are keen to prevent their 2022/23 Serie A title-winning forward from becoming a burden and are seeking a quick resolution before a training camp at Trentino begins in around a month.

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