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FootballVictor Osimhen: Paris Saint-Germain Join Race To Sign the Nigerian Striker
- Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has been in superb form this season for Napoli in all competitions
- Manchester United and Chelsea are interested in him, but they will now face competition from Paris Saint-Germain
- Paris Saint-Germain chiefs want Osimhen to form a strong striking force alongside Neymar, Mbappe and Messi
Manchester United have been dealt with a blow as French champions Paris Saint-Germain have entered the race to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen at the end of the season.
This latest development is coming days after Paris Saint-Germain were sent out of the Champions League in the round of 16 losing against Bayern Munich.
The likes of Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Lionel Messi were unable to score any goal against the German giants in the two fixtures.
PSG have been dominating France, but they have been able to conquer Europe despite having many star players in their squad over the years.
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According to the report on Sportbible, PSG chiefs feel that Osimhen can help them get more goals next term in all competitions.
What is the issue with Man United?
Manchester United have been linked with a move to sign Osimhen this summer even though Chelsea and Arsenal are said to be interested.
With this latest interest shown by PSG, it means that Napoli chiefs will have to deal the highest bidders for them to sell the Nigerian strongman.
So far this term, Osimhen has netted 19 league goals for Napoli and the former Lille star is still roaring to score more.
Osimhen hails Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen hailed his teammate at Napoli, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, claiming the Georgian footballer can go on to win the Ballon d'Or award in the near future.
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FootballOsimhen and the 22-year-old have formed one of the best partnerships in Serie A this season, combining for 33 goals and 19 assists for the Naples outfit.
Their incredible performances for Napoli has helped the club lead the Italian top flight league table and many believe they will go all the way to win the title this season.
Out of these 33 goals, Osimhen registered 19, with Kvaratskhelia providing six assists for the Nigerian strongman.