Premier League Club Manchester United, Chelsea To Battle for Victor Osimhen Signing

• Victor Osimhen has been valued at around €120million according to officials of Italian club Napoli
• Reports have it that Manchester United and Chelsea are not bothered about the staggering figure
• Both Premier League clubs will make efforts in signing the striker during the summer transfer window

English Premier League clubs Manchester United and Chelsea are said to be unfazed about Napoli’s asking price for Nigerian international Victor Osimhen.

The Italian club value the 24-year-old around €120million, but that would not deter Manchester United and Chelsea.

The Red Devils are desperate in signing another striker after terminating Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract back in December.

While Wout Weghorst’s arrival on loan to the Old Trafford does provide a temporary solution, the Dutch striker is far from the infallible goalscorer that United need.

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Osimhen has already scored 15 goals in 20 appearances in all competitions for Napoli this season, attracting interest from quite a number of top clubs in Europe.

Hard Tackle reports that Chelsea have shown so far that money is not an issue for them under their new owner Todd Boehly.

Many have tipped the Blues to hold an edge over Man United in this transfer race.

Mourinho compares Osimhen to Drogba

Meanwhile, AS Roma manager Jose Mourinho has sent a strong message to Nigerian international Victor Osimhen amidst interest from English Premier League clubs.

Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Newcastle United are among the English clubs linked with the 24-year-old Napoli striker.

Speaking after his side's loss to the Partenopei at the Stadio Maradona, Mourinho compared the Nigerian international to Chelsea legend Didier Drogba.

Troost-Ekong visits Osimhen in Naples

Sports Brief earlier reported that Super Eagles assistant captain William Troost-Ekong was spotted in Naples, where he visited his fellow international teammate Victor Osimhen.

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Ekong is also based in Italy, as the defender is currently on loan to Serie A outfit Salernitana from English club Watford.

Osimhen has continued to score incredible goals in the Serie A, taking his tally to 14 in 16 matches so far this season, including four assists in the league.