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Latest Transfer News: Victor Osimhen Could Be Heading To EPL

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Jan 28, 2022.

Riwan Deola

Latest Transfer News: Victor Osimhen Could Be Heading To EPL

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Newcastle United are plotting a swoop for Super Eagles of Nigeria hitman, Victor Osimhen.

The rich club have reportedly turned their attention towards Napoli’s €70 million-rated Osimhen after failing to land Dusan Vlahovic.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the English Premier League (EPL) club are plotting an ambitious move for Osimhen as they aim to bolster their attacking ranks during the January transfer window.

‘The Magpies’ are proactive in the market for new players in their bid for EPL survival.
Despite being linked with so many players this month, they have only managed to add striker Chris Wood and Kieran Trippier to their roster to date.

‘The Black and White’ reportedly eyed a late swoop for Fiorentina hitman Dusan Vlahovic, but the Serbian sensation now looks set to join Juventus. Newcastle have been heavily linked with Atalanta striker Duvan Zapata. However, another alternative with similar attributes and a much younger profile is Napoli’s goal-machine Osimhen, who has emerged as their latest high-profile transfer target.

The 23-year-old did well at Lille in France after enjoying a productive 2019/20 season as he scored 18 goals and grabbed six assists in 38 appearances for the French outfit in all competitions. Despite heavy interest from Europe’s elite, Osimhen left Lille for Napoli in 2020 for a reported €75 million fee.

Since then, he has established himself as one of the most lethal strikers in Italy, with his stock always on the rise.

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