Transfer Talk: Liverpool see Osimhen as Nunez replacement

Posted Friday, May 03, 2024 by ESPN

Paris Saint-Germain are considered favourites to sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli, but Liverpool are interested in replacing the misfiring Darwin Nunez, according to Corriere Dello Sport.

The 25-year-old Nigerian international is one of the most sought-after forwards in world football, and he added to his tally of 14 goals in 22 matches for the 2023-24 season with a penalty against Roma last weekend. Now, with a few weeks remaining in the Serie A season, the race is on to see which team wins his signature.

PSG are said to have already offered €90m upfront with a further €40m to follow with Osimhen available for €130m. However, Liverpool could be facing the prospect of losing Mohamed Salah this summer, along with manager Jurgen Klopp, who said he'd step down at the end of the season.

With Nunez faltering in the final weeks of the season, Osimhen is poised to be considered an important -- and marquee -- signing to complement the arrival of new boss Arne Slot from Feyenoord.

Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea are all said to be keen on Osimhen too, but Man United could struggle given their lack of Champions League involvement next season, while Chelsea are unlikely to meet Napoli's demands as a result of their ongoing financial problems. Arsenal have other targets on their transfer list.

Liverpool see Victor Osimhen as a potential replacement for Darwin Nunez, but the Premier League club would need to fend off interest from PSG for Osimhen.