Top Premier League Club Eye Massive Move for Exciting Super Eagles Forward Based in Italy

Top Premier League Club Eye Massive Move for Exciting Super Eagles Forward Based in Italy

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:55 PM
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  • Liverpool have taken an interest in Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen as they plan to shake up their attacking line up
  • Victor Osimhen is touted to come in as a replacement for Brazilian striker Roberto Firminho whom the Reds are ready to offload next season
  • Liverpool are currently 9 points behind premier league leaders Manchester City with the Reds and have played a game less than the Citizens

Nigeria forward, Victor Osimhen is on the radar of Premier League giants Liverpool as the Anfield club are planning a shake up ahead of next season.

The Reds have made just one signing in the January transfer window with Luiz Diaz joining from FC Porto to strengthen the Liverpool midfield.

Top Premier League Club Eye Massive Move for Exciting Super Eagles Forward Based in Italy
Nigeria forward, Victor Osimhen still has three years left on his contract at Napoli. Photo by NurPhoto
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Osimhen who has struggled with injuries and COVID-19 since signing for Napoli 18-months ago has 9 goals in 14 appearances for the Serie A club.

According to a report via Goal Ball, German manager, Jurgen Klopp has been a an admirer of Osimhen and is keen to bring the Nigerian to Anfield as a replacement for Roberto Firminho.

Firminho could be on his way out of the Merseyside club as reports suggest the Reds are keen to find a marquee player to booster their forward line and reduce the club’s heavy reliance on Salah and Mane.

Liverpool planning a major raid on Porto players

Jurgen Klopp is planning at major squad overhaul as Liverpool prepares for life for next season with some current players set to be released or sold.

Roberto Firminho, Alex Oxlade Chamberlain, James Milner are a few of the players the Reds are planning of letting go ahead of next season’s campaign with three FC Porto players lined up as replacements.

According to a report on Liverpool.com, the Merseyside club are targeting Portugal Under-21 attacking midfielder Fábio Vieira.

Veteran Portuguese defender Pepe and Brazilian versatile winger Otavio have also been touted as possible targets for the Reds.

Aubameyang Willing to Secure Move to Spanish Club

Earlier Sports Brief reported former Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is desperately prepared to leave the London club and head to Spanish side Barcelona, even if it means to play for free.

Multiple sources are also reporting that the Catalan giants are also interested in signing the embattled Gunner on loan until the end of the season.

Barcablaugranes reported that the real issue that must be addressed is who will pay the Gabonese’ wages if he joins the La Liga club.

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Chukwu Ikechukwu Godwin is a journalist with over 9 years of experience in the Nigerian media industry. He has worked both in Radio (Today FM, Rhythm FM, Wish FM) and Television (Silverbird TV) as a Sports Analyst..
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