Victor Osimhen: Chelsea Legend Hoddle Wants the Nigerian in the EPL

• Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has been urged by Glenn Hoddle to move to the Premier League
• The former Chelsea star who now works as a pundit says the Nigerian is needed in the Premier League
• Osimhen has been in great form this season for Napoli as the Nigerian has registered 18 League goals

Former Chelsea star Glenn Hoddle who now works as a television pundit has hailed Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen claiming that he hopes the Nigerian can make a move to England.

There have been speculation surrounding the future of Osimhen at Napoli with the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United said to be interested in him.

Since the departure of Mane at Liverpool, the Reds have been struggling and those in charge of the side are looking in the direction of the Nigerian striker.

Osimhen who has scored 18 goals this season has made it clear that Napoli chiefs are the ones who will decide his future.

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According to the report on Complete Sports, Hoddle disclosed that he just hopes that Osimhen can make a move in the summer to the Premier League.

Statement made by Hoddle

''Osimhen has got that pace to go in behind defenders.

“And he is also good at hold-up play as well, he can hold the ball up. He’s got everything at the moment.

“He is a top, top player. Let’s hope he can just continue, be injury free, and end up in the Premier League. It would be lovely to see him play every other week.”

Garba Lawal hails Osimhen

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how former Nigerian international, Garba Lawal stated emphatically that Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen would be named the Africa's next best player if his team wins the Serie A title this term.

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The Super Eagles man has been in wonderful form in the Italian league this season, scoring 18 goals for the Partenopei and 20 goals across all competitions.

After 23 games, Napoli are also topping the Serie A standings and with 15 games left to the end of the term, are on the road to success.

Sports Brief spoke with Lawal, who played 57 games for the Super Eagles. He is impressed with the form of Osimhen