PSG have reportedly determined Napoli striker Victor Osimhen as a probable replacement for Kylian Mbappe when he leaves the club this summer time.
Mbappe informed the Ligue 1 champions previously this week that he will not be extending his agreement outside of the conclusion of the season, leaving True Madrid as the favourites to land the 25-year-old.
Attention has already turned to who could fill the void remaining behind by Mbappe, and Osimhen is a primary contender on PSG’s shortlist, according to The Athletic.
A offer for Osimhen is not likely to be affordable, nevertheless, with the Nigerian star rated at about £130million by Napoli.
He has been joined with a transfer to the Leading League, with Chelsea and Arsenal reportedly monitoring his circumstance, but PSG could now jump the queue to secure his signature.
Victor Osimhen has emerged as a leading contender to substitute Kylian Mbappe at PSG
Mbappe has knowledgeable PSG that he will be leaving when his agreement expires this summertime
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Osimhen discovered last month that he has currently built a conclusion on his long term, and he is predicted to leave Napoli this summer time, despite having a contract with the Serie A club that runs until 2026.
He joined Napoli in 2020 from Lille, and has been a crucial player for them above the past four seasons.
The 25-year-old played a starring purpose in their title-winning campaign final term, netting 26 ambitions in 32 appearances as Luciano Spalletti’s adult males claimed Napoli’s initially league triumph in 33 decades.
But this season has been a bitterly disappointing one for the Italian side adhering to the departure of Spalletti final summertime.
Napoli discover on their own down in ninth spot, 25 factors adrift of leaders Inter Milan, and improved coach in November when they replaced Rudi Garcia with Walter Mazzarri.
This came immediately after Osimhen was visibly furious with Garcia for substituting him during a – draw with Bologna in September.
Osimhen was then mocked by his very own club on social media right after they posted a TikTok online video of his reaction to missing a penalty in that sport, with the clip also comparing him to a ‘coconut’.
Osimhen has minimize a pissed off determine at Napoli at periods this year, and could depart this summer time
Napoli subsequently apologised for sharing the movie and Osimhen has remained at the club but this could be his ultimate season in Italy if PSG comply with up on their first interest.
He has just returned to Italy immediately after symbolizing Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations, with the Super Eagles producing it all the way to the closing before getting rid of to hosts Ivory Coast.
