Victor Osimhen: Chelsea to battle Man United, Liverpool for Nigerian youngster
- Victor Osimhen is one of the hottest strikers in top five European leagues
- The 21-year-old has scored 18 goals in 38 matches so far this campaign for Lille
- Chelsea, Man United and Liverpool are now showing interests in signing the Nigerian star
Nigerian football star Victor Osimhen appears to have done well enough in his first year in France to attract three top Premier League clubs.
Reports claim the trio of Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are impressed with the former youth international and would give everything to secure his services at the end of this season.
The 21-year-old who won bronze medal with the Super Eagles at 2019 AFCON tourney in Egypt last summer is in his first season at his Ligue 1 club Lille and has scored 18 goals and six assists in 38 appearances in all competitions.
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Meanwhile, SunSport quoting le10sport reveals that the Reds are favourites to seal the for the former Sporting Charleroi goal machine if their plans to land PSG forward Kylian Mbapee fail.
Jurgen Klopp has lined up the youngster as an alternative for the Frenchman with talks already initiated between the parties.
Meanwhile, Chelsea and United could spoil the party for the Merseyside outfit if they manage to offer him (Osimhen) a better deal.
The Sun claims Frank Lampard is not only eyeing the Nigerian forward, he also wants Lille defender Gabriel at Stamford Bridge.
However, the Blues boss would have to contend with Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti who is in pole position to land the player who is almost certain to leave this summer.
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Chelsea might lose their experienced striker Olivier Giroud this summer - reasons they are trying to prioritise the signing of Nigerian star valued around £24 million - double of his worth last year.
Although there are claims the Europa League defending champions might be edging closer to sealing a one-year extension with the Frenchman who was linked with Inter Milan earlier.
Legit.ng earlier reported that Sporting Charleroi goalkeeper Nicolas Penneteau has likened Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen to Chelsea legend Didier Drogba, Complete Sports.
The Frenchman and Osimhen were team-mates at Sporting Charleroi until the Super Eagles star moved to join German club Wolfsburg on loan in 2018.
Osimhen left a remarkable record at Charleroi where he netted 19 goals in his 34 appearances.
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Source: Legit.ng