Ian Wright Names the Premier League Giants He Won’t Be Surprised To See Osimhen Joining

• Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is currently the leading scorer in the Serie A this term with 23 goals
• Arsenal legend Ian Wright is certain the Nigerian will be moving to the Premier League this summer
• Osimhen has been linked to clubs including Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, and Manchester United

Former Arsenal star and now television pundit, Ian Wright has said he would not be surprised to see Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen joining the English Premier League this summer.

Osimhen recently helped Napoli win the Scudetto after 33 years, with the Nigerian the man of the moment in Italy thanks to his impressive performances this season so far.

Many clubs are now interested in signing the Super Eagles striker and it will likely be a big battle for his current club to keep their star beyond the current season.

Napoli president, Aurelio De Laurentiis has made it clear that he is not interested in selling Osimhen and wants the highly-rated player to help the club retain their Serie A title next term.

Napoli star Victor Osimhen states preference between Bayern Munich and PSG

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Despite this, according to the reports by Complete Sports and Daily Post, Wright stated Chelsea are going to try by all means to sign for former Lille strongman this summer.

Wright on Osimhen joining EPL

“I wonder where he’s going to end up? It wouldn’t surprise me if it was Chelsea. Chelsea are going to try and get him I think.”

Recently, Bayern Munich ruled themselves out of the race to sign Osimhen due to the price Napoli has asked for.

Weah: Osimhen can win Ballon

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Africa's only Ballon d'Or winner, George Weah urging Osimhen to target the coveted Ballon d'Or award.

The 24-year-old Nigerian forward recently made history by leading Napoli to their first Serie A title in 33 years, thanks to his superb form.

Osimhen also broke Weah's long-standing record as the African player with the most goals in the Italian league, with 47 scores this season.