PSG Eye Mega Million Move For Super Eagles Star as Replacement For Kylian Mbappe

PSG Eye Mega Million Move For Super Eagles Star as Replacement For Kylian Mbappe

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:01 PM
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  • Paris Saint-Germain are interested in signing Victor Osimhen as a replacement for Frenchman Kylian Mbappe
  • Kylian Mbappe has refused to sign a new deal at Paris Saint-Germain and could be heading to Real Madrid
  • Victor Osimhen on the other hand has been impressive for Napoli and he is also being targeted by Premier League sides

Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly joined the race to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen as the French giants wants the Super Eagles strongman as replacement for Kylian Mbappe.

Victor Osimhen has been impressive so far this season for Napoli in all competitions and the Nigerian striker is also being monitored by Arsenal and other Premier League campaigners.

There have been speculation surrounding the future of Kylian Mbappe at Paris Saint-Germain with the France international being tipped to leave the club this summer.

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PSG show interest in the signing of Nigerian striker Osimhen. Photo by Franco Romano
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Spanish giants Real Madrid are said to be interested in the signing of Kylian Mbappe and would move for his signature when the summer transfer window opens.

According to the report on Soccernet, those in charge of Paris Saint-Germain feel that Victor Osimhen would be a good replacement for Kylian Mbappe.

When did Kylian Mbappe join Paris Saint-Germain?

Mbappe has been the shining light for the Parisians since he left Monaco four years ago and the 23-year-old striker has banged in 167 goals and assisted 84 in 214 appearances.

However, Kylian Mbappe is said to have refused to renew his contract with Paris Saint-Germain as he wants to leave.

Osimhen reveals inspiration behind impressive goal scoring form after difficult injury scare

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Victor Osimhen is presently regarded as one of the best marksmen in the Italian Serie A after an impressive season with Napoli.

The 23-year-old forward has bagged a total of 18 goals in 24 appearances for the Naples club despite battling injuries for most of the season.

He has attributed his rich vein of form and good performances to his strong mental strength and the need to prove his doubters wrong.

Osimhen was forced to wear a protective facemask since he got injured after a clash of heads with Inter Milan defender, Milan Škriniar in a Serie A game back in November 2021.

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