Italian Club Slap €140M on Nigerian Striker Amid Links to Manchester United and Arsenal

• Victor Osimhen has an existing contract with Napoli until 2025, amid interest from other clubs.
• The Nigerian international has been lethal in front of goal this season, taking his tally to 12 in the Serie A.
• With Manchester United and Arsenal interested in the striker, Napoli have raised his transfer fee.

Italian giants Napoli have raised Victor Osimhen’s transfer free from €100million to €140million amid interests from English Premier League clubs Manchester United and Arsenal.

The Red Devils are desperately in search of another striker after terminating Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract last December.

Osimhen has been in blistering form in Italy, and he tops the Serie A goal charts with 12 goals so far this season, helping the Partenopei to set their sights on the league title.

Soccernet reports that Newcastle United are also interested in the 24-year-old ahead of the summer transfer window.

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The Nigerian international has an existing contract with Napoli until 2025, but he is not planning to leave, until at least, the end of the season.

The Super Eagles striker, whose estimated market worth is approximately €70 million, joined the Italian team in 2020 for a sum of around €75 million.

Napoli stand to gain significantly from the deal if it is ultimately successful with the top teams.

Osimhen sends message to his agents

Meanwhile, it was gathered that the former Lille of France striker has told his agents to postpone further talks about his future until the end of the season.

Old Trafford club Man Utd just completed the signing of Wout Weghorst on loan, with the Dutchman joining on a temporary basis from Burnley, Express reports.

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United are expected to land a lethal striker as soon as the season ends, especially if they qualify for the Champions League.

Crystal Palace prepare €140m for Osayi-Samuel

Sports Brief earlier reported that the English Premier League side, Crystal Palace are set to cough up an impressive €11.3 million for Nigerian wing-back, Bright Osayi-Samuel.

It is believed that Palace have been monitoring the 25-year-old for some time and are now prepared to complete the signing.

Osayi-Samuel has been impressive for Turkish outfit, Fenerbahce this season and has attracted interest from a number of clubs.