Liverpool emerge as surprise candidate to land Victor Osimhen

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Liverpool emerge as surprise candidate to land Victor Osimhen

Faruq Ibrahim 23:40 - 08.01.2025

The pool of suitors vying for Victor Osimhen's talents widens as Liverpool have reportedly entered the race.

Liverpool have reportedly emerged as surprise suitors for the signing of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen. 

The 26-year-old is one of the biggest names in the transfer market, as he is available for sale and for relatively cheap—his €75 million release clause. 

He has been linked with a number of top European clubs and even reportedly turned down Manchester United this month, preferring to complete his season-long loan deal at Galatasaray. The Red Devils' Northern rivals are now said to have entered the race, but their participation is contingent on a key factor. 

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According to a report from BeinSports Turkey, Liverpool are gearing up for the possible exit of Darwin Nunez, who has failed to live up to his €85 million transfer fee. 

The former Benfica man is said to have multiple interests from the Middle East and within Europe, and Liverpool will be prepared to let him go next summer. 

Victor Osimhen
Victor Osimhen has been linked with a move to Manchester United, with wantaway Marcus Rashford moving to Napoli (Credit: Imago)

The Reds reportedly identify Osimhen as an ideal replacement, and according to the report, will go for the Nigerian striker should they lose their Uruguayan forward next summer. 

However, they will have to fend off Tel of their rivals Manchester United, who are expected to return for the Nigerian, and Chelsea, who came close to landing him last summer.

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