{"id":813724,"date":"2024-12-22T00:19:31","date_gmt":"2024-12-22T06:19:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/22\/victor-osimhen-napoli-owned-star-back-on-transfer-radar-as-two-european-clubs-renew-interest\/"},"modified":"2024-12-22T00:19:31","modified_gmt":"2024-12-22T06:19:31","slug":"victor-osimhen-napoli-owned-star-back-on-transfer-radar-as-two-european-clubs-renew-interest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/22\/victor-osimhen-napoli-owned-star-back-on-transfer-radar-as-two-european-clubs-renew-interest\/","title":{"rendered":"Victor Osimhen: Napoli-owned star back on transfer radar as two European clubs renew interest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer <\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Super Eagles attacker, Victor Osimhen, who is currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, has resurrected transfer speculation with two major European clubs,<a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/\"> Soccernet.ng<\/a> reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Nigerian international has continued to shine in the Turkish Super Lig, scoring a total of 10 goals and providing five assists in 14 appearances for the Yellow-Reds so far this season.<\/p>\n<p>Per reports, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are both said to be monitoring the situation closely, with potential moves in the January transfer window.<\/p>\n<p>Get Our Sports News First \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VagMHLcA89MZvw0Btc21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Chelsea\u2019s Contact with Osimhen<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballfancast.com\/chelsea-transfer-news-benjamin-sesko-victor-osimhen-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Footballfancast<\/a>, citing Simon Philips, Chelsea have made initial contact regarding a potential move for Osimhen, who had been heavily linked with the Premier League side over the summer.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_144081\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-144081\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/imago1054536118-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Soccer Victor Osimhen\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1759\"  ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-144081\">Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray during the Turkish Super League match between Galatasaray and Eyuspor. Photo by Imago<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Despite their failed pursuit of the Nigerian striker in the 2024 summer transfer window, Chelsea remain keen on adding him to their ranks, alongside other options such as Liam Delap, Viktor Gyokeres, and Victor Boniface.<\/p>\n<p>While it\u2019s unclear whether the Blues will formalize their interest in January, the former LOSC Lille forward remains on their striker shortlist for 2025.<\/p>\n<h4>PSG\u2019s Approach to Napoli for January Move<\/h4>\n<p>Paris Saint-Germain, who were also interested in Osimhen during the summer, have renewed their efforts. French outlet <a href=\"https:\/\/rmcsport.bfmtv.com\/football\/transferts\/le-psg-a-contacte-victor-osimhen-pour-cet-hiver_AV-202412200894.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RMC Sport reports<\/a> that PSG has already made initial contact with both Napoli and Osimhen\u2019s entourage to gauge his openness to a move.<\/p>\n<p>Despite their reluctance to meet Napoli\u2019s \u20ac100 million asking price over the summer, PSG is reportedly exploring the possibility of a loan move with an option to buy.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_141997\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-141997\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/app\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GcOXtaFWsAAWbNm.jpeg\" alt=\"Soccer Victor Osimhen\" width=\"1581\" height=\"2033\"  ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-141997\">Victor Osimhen [Photo Credit\/Imago]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>However, Napoli\u2019s \u20ac75 million release clause could complicate negotiations, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footboom1.com\/en\/news\/football\/2207607-psg-mercato-paris-accelerates-pursuit-of-osimhen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">as the deal would involve three parties<\/a>: PSG, Napoli, and Galatasaray.<\/p>\n<h4>Osimhen\u2019s Commitment to Galatasaray<\/h4>\n<p>Despite the growing interest from top European clubs, Osimhen has made it clear that he intends to see out his season-long loan at Galatasaray.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThey are talking about January. I am here until the end of the season. I don\u2019t know what Galatasaray and Napoli are talking about after that\u2026 We will talk when they tell me. This is a club I really like.\u201d Osimhen earlier stated <a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2024\/11\/i-am-here-until-the-end-of-the-season-four-clubs-on-hold-as-victor-osimhen-commits-to-galatasaray.html\">in an interview.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Following these comments by Osimhen, this shows that Chelsea, PSG, or other clubs interested in his service would have to wait till the summer of 2025 before a move can materialise.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Soccer Ayomide Oguntimehin\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Ayomide-Oguntimehin-pics-150x150.jpg\"  height=\"80\" width=\"80\">\t\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/author\/ayomide-oguntimehin\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tAyomide Oguntimehin\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\tAyomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories.<\/p>\n<p>Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work.\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2024\/12\/victor-osimhen-napoli-owned-star-back-on-transfer-radar-as-two-european-clubs-renew-interest.html\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a>Ayomide Oguntimehin<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer Super Eagles attacker, Victor Osimhen, who is currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, has resurrected transfer speculation with two major European clubs, Soccernet.ng reports. 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