Fabrizio Romano has delved into the prospect of Liverpool securing Victor Osimhen in the upcoming January transfer window amid ongoing speculation connecting the Reds with the striker. Reports have surfaced indicating Napoli’s asking price and Liverpool’s interest, raising hopes for a potential deal.
Currently leading the Premier League, Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool is aiming for a title after a 20-year hiatus. Recognizing the need for sustained excellence, Klopp is reportedly seeking to fortify their offensive strength with a new No 9, perceived as their primary weakness.
Liverpool’s striking options, primarily relying on Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Jesus, have shown a lack of prolific goal-scoring this season, underscoring the necessity for a sharp and consistent goal scorer—a role Erling Haaland of Manchester City embodies perfectly.
While the Reds have long been associated with Brentford’s Ivan Toney, recent reports have revealed Liverpool’s increasing interest in Victor Osimhen. The Reds seem financially prepared to meet the substantial transfer fee demanded for Osimhen’s services.
Klopp is optimistic that Osimhen, who boasts an impressive record of 65 goals in 112 appearances for Napoli, can make a similar impact at Liverpool as Haaland does at Manchester City.
Despite growing hopes and past meetings between Osimhen’s agent and Liverpool officials, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has tempered expectations for a January deal. He acknowledges Napoli’s reluctance to sell the striker midway through the season but hints at a potential summer transfer, admitting that anything could happen by then.
Napoli seems to have set a high asking price for Osimhen, reportedly seeking a colossal €150m (£130m) fee. This amount, despite Osimhen’s contract until summer 2025, surpasses Liverpool’s record transfer fee and Napoli’s highest received amount for Gonzalo Higuain’s transfer to Juventus in 2016.
While Liverpool is keen on Osimhen, they are not the sole interested party, as Chelsea is also eyeing the striker. Chelsea believes they hold an advantage due to Osimhen’s admiration for the club since his youth.