Lille striker Victor Osimhen who scored 18 Ligue 1 goals in 38 matches in all competitions before the 2019/2020 season was curtailed in France is reportedly on the brink of signing a five-year deal with Serie A side Napoli.
The odds on a move to Italy by international bookmakers for the Nigerian seems to be gathering pace.
Why Is Italy Good For Osimhen?
The Italian Serie A has become competitive and Juventus may not be champions next season with the pressure coming from the likes of Lazio, Atalanta, Inter Milan and AC Milan.
Suddenly the Old Lady could be relinquishing their title this time next season. So the Serie A parading some of the hottest strikers will be the perfect league for the Nigerian to stake a claim to the big time.
Osimhen has instructed his representatives not to negotiate with Premier League sides following links to a summer move to either Manchester United or Arsenal.
Manchester United were considered the likeliest of destinations for Osimhen as international hero and teammate at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Odion Ighalo will end his extended loan deal at Old Trafford come 31 January 2021.
No Man United, Arsenal Show For Osimhen
The latest news of an imminent Napoli deal by the former U-17 World Cup winner confirms the revelation by his manager and brother-in-law Osita Okolo that his client has no intention of playing in the English top-flight.
Nigerian fans will agree that had Osimhen signed for United or even Arsenal, his chances may be limited as he will find it difficult to oust strikers like Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) and the duo of Pierre Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette (Arsenal).
Izuchukwu Okosi
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