Liverpool has dispatched scouts to monitor Victor Osimhen, signalling their interest in the Napoli star.
This move sees Liverpool joining Chelsea and Arsenal in the pursuit of the talented forward, as reported by The Sun.
Jurgen Klopp reportedly instructed scouts to observe the 24-year-old during his international duties with Nigeria, where they faced Saudi Arabia and Mozambique.
The Liverpool manager is keen to have potential attacking options lined up for the January transfer window, particularly due to uncertainties surrounding Mohamed Salah’s future.
It’s worth noting that Liverpool is bracing for potential advances from Saudi Arabia, which tested the club’s resolve in the summer in their bid to retain Egyptian international Salah.
Salah has been a key player, tallying six goals and four assists in 10 appearances across all competitions this season, underscoring his significance to the club.
This underscores Liverpool’s need to have a strong replacement ready should Salah depart in January.
Nonetheless, securing Osimhen’s services won’t be a straightforward task.
While it appears he is on his way out of Napoli due to disagreements with manager Rudi Garcia and public ridicule by the club’s social media channels, competition from Arsenal and Chelsea adds complexity to the transfer equation.
The report suggests that Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, is eager to acquire a proven No. 9 to strengthen their squad as they aim for a renewed Premier League title challenge.
Meanwhile, Chelsea, which has struggled for goals this season, underscores their need for added firepower upfront.