Real Madrid Target Top Super Eagles Star As Replacement for Karim Benzema

• Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen could be leaving Serie A champions Napoli this summer
• Spanish giants Real Madrid are said to be interested in the Super Eagles' strongman
• Los Blancos chiefs want the former Lille star as a long-term replacement for Karim Benzema

Real Madrid have reportedly joined the race to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen. Los Blancos want the Napoli man as a replacement for Frenchman Karim Benzema.

Benzema is in the latter stages of his career, and the club is looking for a successor for the 35-year-old, who has been an essential player at the Santiago Bernabeu for years.

Osimhen has been incredible this season in all competitions, and many clubs will be looking to grab his signature this summer, even though the Napoli president has made it clear that he won't sell the Nigerian.

Napoli star Victor Osimhen states preference between Bayern Munich and PSG

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Why clubs want Osimhen

Osimhen is currently the leading scorer in the Serie A, with 23 goals. The Nigerian has also helped Napoli to win the Scudetto, with three games left to the end of the term.

His speed, power, and goal sense are just some of the reasons many clubs in Europe want the Nigerian in their squads.

According to reports on Complete Sports and Daily Post, Real Madrid chiefs are seriously monitoring Osimhen's transfer situation.

There are four games left to the end of the season in Spain. Benzema has scored 17 League goals, and Real Madrid occupy second position on the table.

Barcelona have won the La Liga title following their 4-2 win over Espanyol on Sunday night, 14 May.

Footage of Victor Osimhen leading his teammates in celebrations after Serie A triumph emerges

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Balotelli praises Victor Osimhen

Earlier, Sports Brief reported how Italian striker Mario Balotelli heaped praises on Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen after he won the Serie A with Napoli.

The Super Eagles striker has been the main man in Napoli's league triumph, with his 23 goals powering the Gli Azzuris to their first Scudetto in 33 years.

With the league wrapped up, Osimhen will be hoping to finish the season as top scorer.

Italy forward, Balotelli revealed to Osimhen that the magnitude of his success with Napoli will take years to sink in.