
LIVERPOOL JOIN ARSENAL, CHELSEA IN RACE TO SIGN VICTOR OSIMHEN
Liverpool has become the latest to join the race to sign Victor Osimhen after sending scouts to keep tabs on Napoli’s striker, with the Premier League outfit set to rival Chelsea and Arsenal.
Jurgen Klopp reportedly sent scouts to watch the 24-year-old on international duty for Nigeria as they faced Saudi Arabia and Mozambique, with the Liverpool manager eager to have attacking targets ready for January amid uncertaint surrounding Mohamed Salah’s future.
It is reported that Liverpool are braced for further approaches from Saudi Arabia, who tested Liverpool’s resolve in the summer to keep the Egypt international.
Salah has netted six goals and four assists in 10 appearances across all competitions this season, highlighting his importance in Merseyside, meaning that Liverpool will need to be prepared to bring a well-established forward to Anfield should Salah depart in January.
However, Liverpool will not find it an easy task to bring Osimhen to the club. While the striker looks set to depart Napoli following a falling-out with manager Rudi Garcia, alongside being mocked by the club’s social media channels, Arsenal and Chelsea also hold an interest in the forward.
The report suggests that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is keen to bring a proven No. 9 to the Emirates as the Gunners look to mount another Premier League title challenge, whilst Chelsea have struggled for goals this season, highlighting their lack of potency going forward.
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