Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen is allegedly being pursued by Real Madrid.
The Copa del Rey champions wants the Super Eagles and Napoli star to replace the Ballon d’Or winner and captain of the Madridistas, Karim Benzema.
A replacement for the 35-year-old Benzema, who has been a crucial player at the Santiago Bernabeu for years, is being sought by the club as he enters the final years of his career.
Osimhen has been incredible this season in all competitions, and many clubs will be looking to grab his signature this summer, even though the Napoli president has made it clear that he won’t sell the Nigerian.
Why clubs want Osimhen
Osimhen is currently the leading scorer in the Serie A, with 23 goals. The Nigerian has also helped Napoli to win the Scudetto, with three games left to the end of the term.
His speed, power, and goal sense are just some of the reasons many clubs in Europe want the Nigerian in their squads.
According to reports on Complete Sports and Daily Post, Real Madrid chiefs are seriously monitoring Osimhen’s transfer situation.
There are four games left to the end of the season in Spain. Benzema has scored 17 League goals, and Real Madrid occupy second position on the table.
Barcelona have won the La Liga title following their 4-2 win over Espanyol on Sunday night, 14 May.
Balotelli praises Victor Osimhen
Earlier, Sports Brief reported how Italian striker Mario Balotelli heaped praises on Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen after he won the Serie A with Napoli.
The Super Eagles striker has been the main man in Napoli’s league triumph, with his 23 goals powering the Gli Azzuris to their first Scudetto in 33 years.
With the league wrapped up, Osimhen will be hoping to finish the season as top scorer.
Italy forward, Balotelli revealed to Osimhen that the magnitude of his success with Napoli will take years to sink in.