Liverpool and Real Madrid have reportedly joined Manchester United in the chase for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.
That’s according to Spanish publication Fichajes, who are claiming the Reds and Real, who meet each other in the Champions League next week, are the latest two clubs to join the race for the forward.
The Nigerian has scored 16 goals in 17 games this season as his Napoli side close in on Serie A glory. Luciano Spalletti’s side are on track to win their first Scudetto since the days of Diego Maradona this campaign, sitting 13 points clear of second place Inter after 21 games.
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According to a recent report from Italy, Napoli are hoping to extend Osimhen’s current deal by at least one year, to June 2026, in order to protect them from interest. While Aurelio De Laurentiis, the Napoli owner, insisted this week that Osimhen was not for sale.
“I can tell you that Osimhen is not for sale," he told German publication Bild. “Our players are in demand, but I don't have to sell anyone. We don't have any debts.”
Osimhen's two latest goals in Serie A this season came last weekend in an eventual 3-0 win away at Spezia for Napoli.
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