Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is a player that Liverpool are likely to be “keeping an eye on” ahead of this summer, according to reliable journalist David Lynch.
The Nigerian is currently on loan at Galatasaray, scoring 20 goals in as many Turkish Super Lig, continuing his impressive form from his time in Italy.
An exit from Napoli feels likely for Osimhen at the end of the season, and speaking to Anfield Index [via Caught Offside], Lynch claimed that he is likely to be a striker that Liverpool are eyeing up to bolster their attacker.
“I wouldn’t doubt for one second that he is someone that Liverpool are keeping an eye on,” Lynch said.
“He has a great goal record and is a great age and I have no doubts that he would suit the Premier League. There was all of the talk about his wage demands and if they are outrageous, then I don’t see how Liverpool will get this done.
“But perhaps a season in Turkey has made him realise how much he wants this move and that Liverpool would be an attractive destination. It’s not one I would definitely rule out but I do feel like there would need to be some shifting on his behalf to get this one done.
“I don’t question Liverpool could get him for a reasonable fee, especially compared to the other strikers on the market, but it is just the potential wage demands.”
Is Osimhen the perfect striker for Liverpool?
Osimhen would feel like a statement signing for Liverpool, given his reputation as one of the best strikers in Europe currently.
The 26-year-old possesses the physical game to be a star in the Premier League, once being compared to Didier Drogba by Jose Mourinho and scoring 76 goals in just 133 appearances for Napoli.
Osimhen is still in the prime years of his career, which shouldn’t change for the foreseeable future, and he would be an upgrade on both Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez, of whom there are continued doubts over.
It remains to be seen if the Nigeria international becomes a genuine target, or if Liverpool are willing to meet his wage demands, but there are unlikely to be many better options out there this summer.
