Italian Giants Napoli Place Staggering Price Tag on Victor Osimhen Ahead of January Transfer Window

• Victor Osimhen has continued to attract interest from a number of clubs across Europe
• The Nigerian international produced a sublime finish as Napoli defeated Roma to stay on top of the Serie A standings
• Napoli have now set a €100million price tag on the Nigerian international, who already has five goals this season

Italian side Napoli have set a staggering €100million price tag on Nigerian international Victor Osimhen as Chelsea are linked with the striker.

President of the Serie A outfit Aurelio de Laurentiis is reportedly prepared to let the forward leave, but only for the set price.

It was gathered that the 23-year-old will not leave the Diego Amando Maradona Stadium for anything less than the figure.

Osimhen has been on the transfer radar for several months, with a number of English Premier League clubs jostling for his signature.

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During the summer, teams like Arsenal, Manchester United, and Newcastle United were all linked with the former Lille man who bagged 18 goals for Napoli last season.

He has already found the back of the net five times during the current campaign, including a sensational strike against Roma to ensure the Partenopei remain at the summit of the Serie A table.

Chelsea are the latest club to have shown interest in Osimhen as the Blues continue to search for a striker ahead of the January transfer window, Complete Sports reports.

Spalletti wants Osimhen to sort out his emotions

Meanwhile, the head coach of Napoli, Luciano Spalletti, has showered praises on the striker, who scored the decisive goal in their 1-0 win over Roma in the Serie A.

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Osimhen powered home from a difficult angle, shoving Chris Smalling before firing the ball into the back of the net in the 80th minute of the encounter.

It was the 23-year-old’s third goal in three games, and Spalletti has reiterated that the Nigerian international can go on to become extraordinary.

Oliseh lauds Osimhen

Sports Brief earlier reported that Super Eagles gaffer Sunday Oliseh has claimed that he is impressed with Osimhen's form, adding that the future looks good for the Super Eagles with the Napoli man.

Osimhen has continued to make the headlines since he moved to Italy in the summer of 2020.

Oliseh, who was one of the best midfielders during his playing days, explained that Osimhen could change the fortune of the Nigerian national team