Fabrizio Romano has provided a key update following speculation that Liverpool have agreed personal terms with Napoli’s Victor Osimhen.
Liverpool could be looking for a new leader if they successfully lure Mohamed Salah to Saudi Arabia in 2024. Osimhen may not be a direct replacement for Salah on the right wing, but he would still be an important addition.
Luis Diaz plays on the left, Osimhen plays up top, and Diogo Jota, Cody Gakpo and Darwin Nunes play on the right. It’s an interesting proposition for Manchester United and according to reports in Italy, it could become a reality.
On Friday, our Euro Paper Talk column brought us news of an apparent deal between Osimhen and Liverpool in Italy. “The parties [Napoli and Osimhen] agreed on an extension, but [Osimhen’s agent Roberto] Calenda and Osimhen backed out,” reported Italian journalist Walter De Maggio.”What happens?”
Another Premier League club has joined us. I’m talking about Liverpool.”I’m contacted often, but I’ve also learned something. It means that an agreement has already been reached. “To be clear: the deal is between United and the player, so Napoli are not involved.” “I hope [Napoli owner Aurelio De] Laurentiis can keep Victor Osimhen at least until the season, but we’re not sure.”Why Napoli could lose Osimhen.
Osimhen’s future has come under fire following a series of insensitive and incredibly tasteless posts on the club’s social media. The 24-year-old Nigerian is under contract with Napoli until 2025, so a quick extension is essential for the Serie A champions.
TEAM Talk can confirm that Chelsea will also be involved if Napoli decide to pay. Each move could top £100m.However, according to a new update from Fabrizio Romano, talks of a deal for Liverpool and Osimhen are premature. Liverpool contract ‘unrealistic’ – RomanoAs quoted by the Liverpool Echo, a trusted transfer expert claimed that “nothing has been agreed” between Osimhen and any club.
This includes both Liverpool and Napoli. “Some media outlets are reporting that Victor Osimhen has already agreed contract terms with Liverpool.” Romano said. “Guys, as I heard, Victor Osimhen did not agree with any club, not even Napoli. “There is no agreement on the extension of the contract. “Napoli” made Osimhen a very significant offer for a very important contract and salary. The biggest offer in the history of Napoli is on the table for Osimhen. However, he still hasn’t made a decision and hasn’t agreed with any club.”So Osimhen is taking his time.
Reports of a deal with Liverpool are untrue.”Of course, Liverpool and many other clubs are monitoring the situation of many strikers. “But at the moment there is no agreement and no decision has been made regarding Osimhen.”
