Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen could be on his way to Barcelona this summer according to recent reports
With Robert Lewandowski nearing the twilight of his career, Barcelona are actively exploring long-term replacements.
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Reports suggest that Victor Osimhen has been offered to the Catalan giants, but financial constraints could make a deal difficult.
Osimhen among strikers offered to Barcelona
As Barcelona prepare for life after Robert Lewandowski, they have reportedly been presented with multiple options from Serie A.
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Juventus have offered Dusan Vlahovic, but Barcelona’s management remains unconvinced about the Serbian’s suitability.
Meanwhile, Napoli are keen to offload Victor Osimhen, who is currently on loan at Galatasaray and have also reportedly offered him to the Spanish giants.
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The Nigerian striker is available for €75 million, a price that would typically attract top European clubs, but Barcelona’s ongoing financial troubles complicate matters.
Barcelona unlikely to afford Osimhen’s price tag
Despite Osimhen’s proven goal-scoring ability, Barcelona are hesitant due to the high transfer fee and the striker’s wage demands.
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The club has already turned down an opportunity to sign Mohamed Salah due to his €18 million-a-season salary.
While Osimhen may be a tempting option to replace Lewandowski, Barcelona would need to offload players or negotiate a favorable deal to make the transfer feasible.
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With the team currently leading La Liga and preparing for a crucial Copa del Rey semi-final against Atletico Madrid, as well as Champions League quarterfinal ties against Borussia Dortmund, any major transfer decisions will likely be delayed until the summer.