Victor Osimhen: Liverpool, Real Madrid Join Race To Sign Nigerian Striker

• Victor Osimhen has emerged as summer transfer target for European and world champions Real Madrid
• The Nigerian striker has been in brilliant form this season for Napoli registering 16 goals so far for the side
• Real Madrid are now joining Manchester United and Liverpool in the race to sign the former Lille striker

Real Madrid who are the world's best club have reportedly joined Liverpool and Manchester United in the race to sign Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen at the end of the season.

The Nigerian striker has been in stunning form this season for Napoli in all competitions as he is currently topping the goalscoring chart in the Serie A.

Even though Real Madrid have Karim Benzema who has also been impressive for the club, Los Blancos chiefs feel they can still add Osimhen to their squad.

Liverpool on the other hand have not been having their campaign rosy this season most especially since the departure of Sadio Mane who has joined Bayern Munich.

Napoli make stance on Osimhen clear amid Chelsea and Man United interest

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Jurgen Klopp wants another reliable striker who can join Salah upfront next season to do the job for the Anfield based side.

According to the report on hardtackle, these clubs will go into serious competition at the end of the ongoing League season in Europe.

What are they saying?

Sports Brief spoke to Nigerian coach, Ojekunle Folabi, who stated clearly that Osimhen should not be distracted with news of him being wanted by top teams.

Statement made by Folabi

''I will only advice Osimhen not to be distracted with all these speculation and continue with Napoli next season because the fans want him there. He should play to the level of him captaining the club.''

Hag prefers Harry Kane

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Erik Ten Hag, who is the manager of Premier League side Manchester United, backed his chiefs at Old Trafford to sign Nigeria and Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen.

Man United boss names striker he prefers between Victor Osimhen and Harry Kane

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The Serie A star and Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane have been linked with move to Old Trafford, but the Red Devils gaffer reportedly has more interest in the Super Eagles star.

So far this season in the Serie A, Osimhen has been in incredible form for Napoli, with the Nigerian registering 16 goals already and on form to score even more.