Juventus is reportedly one of many golf equipment serious about buying Victor Osimhen, with the Nigerian striker persevering with to draw consideration from quite a few suitors. Osimhen, who has been distinctive this season, has emerged as one of the sought-after forwards in world soccer.
Cristiano Giuntoli, Juventus’ sporting director, performed a pivotal function in signing Osimhen throughout his time at Napoli, and his robust relationship with the striker’s entourage might show essential if Juve decides to make a transfer. Regardless of his stellar performances, Napoli was unable to dump the ahead for a big price final summer time, and Osimhen finally went on mortgage to Galatasaray, the place he has been in unstoppable kind.
The ahead’s performances in Turkey have strengthened his standing as the most effective strikers globally, guaranteeing that he’ll doubtless have to discover a new everlasting dwelling by the tip of this season. Juventus, however, is available in the market for a striker. The membership both seeks somebody to compete with Dusan Vlahovic or to interchange the Serbian ahead solely if he chooses to not prolong his present contract and is subsequently offered.
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Whereas Osimhen could possibly be a great addition to Juventus’ attacking lineup, monetary constraints pose a big hurdle. In keeping with Il Bianconero, the first barrier to signing the Nigerian is the general price of the switch. This features a substantial price to his mother or father membership, Napoli, and the participant’s excessive wage calls for, each of which fall exterior Juventus’ switch funds.
Though Giuntoli’s affect would possibly clean negotiations, it’s well-known that Napoli is reluctant to do enterprise with Juventus, their Serie A rivals. For now, Juventus would solely contemplate pursuing Osimhen if they’ll safe substantial funds via a high-profile sale, resembling that of Vlahovic. With out such monetary manoeuvring, a deal for Osimhen seems unlikely.