Nigerian Striker Victor Osimhen Nominated for Prestigious Award in Difficult Italian Serie A

• Victor Osimhen has been in blistering form for Italian club Napoli so far this season in the Serie A
• The 23-year-old Nigerian international has notched in 10 goals in all competitions during this campaign
• The striker has now been nominated for the Serie A 'Player of the Month' award for a second consecutive time

Nigerian international Victor Osimhen has been nominated yet again for the prestigious Serie A Player of the Month award.

Having scored 10 goals in all competitions this season, Osimhen - who missed out on the prize in September - made the November shortlist.

In September, the 23-year-old and fellow compatriot Ademola Lookman were on the shortlist for the prize, but it was Rafael Leao of AC Milan who scooped the award ahead of the duo.

Also on the latest shortlist is Piotr Zielinski, alongside Moise Kean, Federico Dimarco and Giacomo Bonaventura, Complete Sports reports.

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In October, Osimhen scored his first career hat-trick in his side's 4-0 win over Sassuolo in the Italian top flight.

The team, managed by Luciano Spalletti, currently lead the Serie A log table and are also unbeaten in the league this season.

Osimhen has been credited as one of the team's standout players this campaign.

Osimhen wanted as Ronaldo's replacement

Meanwhile, Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has reportedly identified Osimhen as a replacement for the embattled Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ronaldo has entered into the final months of his two-year contract with the Red Devils, penned after his reunion with the club during the summer of 2021.

While United have the option of triggering a one-year extension in his deal, that is unlikely to happen, especially considering the striker's struggles this season.

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Osimhen told to choose Bayern

Sports Brief earlier reported that a Nigerian sports analyst, Mr Bertrand has urged Osimhen to consider moving to German club Bayern Munich.

Last summer, the 23-year-old was linked with a move to the Bavarians, in the wake of Robert Lewandowski's transfer from the Bundesliga club to La Liga.

Several rumours have also linked Osimhen with other big clubs, including Manchester United, with many suggesting he could replace CR7.