German Bundesliga Giants Intensify Chase for Osimhen, Submit Bid to Sign Nigerian Striker From Napoli

• Victor Osimhen remains on the radar of Bayern Munich who are interested in signing the Super Eagles striker
• The Nigerian international remains a subject of transfer talks amid interest from several European clubs
• Following the departure of Robert Lewandowski, Bayern Munich have set their sights on signing another striker

Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich have reportedly tendered an official bid to sign Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen from Italian outfit Napoli.

Osimhen who scored 18 goals for the Partenopei last season has been the subject of transfer talks in recent weeks.

Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Newcastle United have all been linked with the 23-year-old this summer but Bayern Munich seem more desperate, Caught Offside reports.

It was gathered that the German club have gone ahead to make enquiries about the forward as they are now looking for Robert Lewandowski’s replacement.

Bayern Munich ready to table €120m bid to sign top Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen

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Reports cited by Il Mattino claim Bayern Munich have approached Napoli in their bid to sign the striker who has been valued at €100m (£85m).

It was gathered that Julian Nagelsmann’s side are unwilling to pay such an amount as they are also looking to bring in a central defender.

Sun News reports that with Bayern signing Sadio Mane from Liverpool and tying Serge Gnabry down to a new long-term contract, the need for a Lewandowksi replacement could realistically wait for another year.

Osimhen ranked 5th most expensive African player

Meanwhile, Nigerian international Victor Osimhen who moved to Italian club Napoli in the summer of 2020 has now been ranked as the fifth most expensive African player.

The transfer of the Nigerian international from French club Lille to the Italian outfit has been ranked as the 81st most expensive transfer of all time.

Jubilation as top Italian giants announce the signing of Super Eagles star

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Ivorian forward Nicolas Pepe who joined Arsenal from Lille for €79m is the most expensive African player followed by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang who also joined Arsenal from Borussia Dortmund for €63.75m.

Okocha speaks on life after football

Sports Brief earlier reported that Super Eagles legend Austin Jay Jay Okocha has disclosed that he has continued to enjoy life after his remarkable career in football.

Okocha who retired from the round-leathered game having last played for Hull City in 2008, left indelible footprints after spending 18 years playing professionally.

The former Bolton Wanderers star has delved into punditry since he hung his boots and he has also been seen in quite a number of TV commercials.