Tag: Napoli
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Osimhen snubs Juventus in favour of Premier League move
Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen has turned down the opportunity to join Italian giants Juventus, with the striker instead setting his sights on a move to the Premier League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. According to reports, Juventus had identified Osimhen as a top target for the summer transfer window. However, the 26-year-old is said to be keen on…
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Napoli face indictment over financial irregularities for Osimhen and Manolas
The Rome public prosecutor’s office has requested the indictment of Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis on charges of false accounting, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. De Laurentiis is accused of recording fictitious capital gains in the club’s purchase of players, including Victor Osimhen and Kostas Manolas. According to reports in Italy, prosecutors allege that the deals generated tens…
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Manchester United not willing to give up Victor Osimhen’s pursuit
Manchester United is not willing to accept defeat on Victor Osimhen’s pursuit amidst his uncertain future which has seen a host of top European clubs register concrete interest as well as huge offers from Saudi Arabia, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Napoli reportedly agreed on a deal with Al Ahli earlier this week but the player refused the…
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Napoli reportedly in negotiation with Al Ahli for Victor Osimhen’s summer exit
Napoli has reached a complete agreement with Al Ahli for the transfer of Victor Osimhen according to reports from transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The total deal is worth between €75 and €80 million and Al Ahli has already scheduled a medical for the player. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports Osimhen is set to sign a four-year contract with…
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Amuneke: Osimhen made right call staying at Galatasaray
Ex-Nigerian international, Emmanuel Amuneke believes Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen made the correct decision to remain at Galatasaray, despite interest from other top clubs, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen, who is on loan from Napoli, has been in impressive form for the Turkish Super League side, scoring 17 goals this season. Amuneke praised Osimhen’s choice, saying: “He…
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“Lookman would have been a perfect signing” – Antonio Cassano tells Napoli after Okafor’s transfer
Former Italy international forward Antonio Cassano has stated that Napoli should have invested in Atalanta’s forward Ademola Lookman during the January transfer window instead of Noah Okafor, revealing that the Nigerian forward could help to further push their charge for the Serie A championship title, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. In their search for a replacement for Khvicha…
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Juventus identify Osimhen as top target to replace Vlahovic
Italian giants Juventus have earmarked Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen as their top candidate to replace Dusan Vlahovic, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen, currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, has been in outstanding form, scoring 17 goals in 21 appearances. The 24-year-old previously worked with Juventus’ sporting director, Giuntoli, at Napoli during their Scudetto-winning season in 2023,…
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Galatasaray’s €65m Osimhen bid jejected by Napoli
Serie A giant, Napoli has turned down a €65m offer from Galatasaray for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Turkish club according to Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport had attempted to make Osimhen’s loan deal permanent but were unable to meet the 26-year-old’s €75m release clause. However, Galatasaray has a unique advantage in negotiations…
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Manchester United get Osimhen’s transfer edge as Napoli push for permanent exit
Napoli are prepared to permanently offload Victor Osimhen with the Partenopei offering Manchester United a discount as they push for the signature of Alejandro Garnacho following the departure of Georgian khvicha kvaratskhelia to PSG, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. This discount from Napoli to the Old Trafford club is in a bid to get a lower asking price…
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Napoli Director: Osimhen not on Lukaku’s level
Napoli director Giovanni Manna has drawn comparisons between Victor Osimhen and Romelu Lukaku, suggesting the Belgian striker’s impressive career record sets him apart, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lukaku, who replaced Osimhen at Napoli in the summer, has scored four goals and provided four assists in 10 Serie A appearances this season. “Romelu Lukaku is a player who…
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Manchester United plotting player swap plus cash for Victor Osimhen
Following the appointment of Ruben Amorim, Manchester United chiefs are ready to back him in the transfer market as they look to turn the gloomy tides around and one man that has been earmarked to lead his reign at the Old Trafford club is Napoli’s striker, Victor Osimhen, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee who…
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Serie A: Lookman’s brilliant brace stuns Napoli at home
Atalanta dealt Serie A leaders Napoli a surprise 2-1 defeat, thanks to Ademola Lookman’s stunning early brace, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lookman struck twice in the first half, capitalizing on Atalanta’s tactical masterclass that caught Antonio Conte’s side off guard. The opener came when Matias Olivera’s clearance was flicked on by Charles De Ketelaere, allowing Lookman to…
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Osimhen reveals reasons behind Galatasaray move
Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen has spoken out about his surprise move to Galatasaray, revealing that collapsed deals with Al Ahli and Chelsea led to his decision, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen joined Galatasaray on loan from Napoli after his proposed transfers fell through on deadline day. “I had plans to stay at Napoli and wait for three…
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Osimhen’s Galatasaray future clarified by Buruk
Galatasaray manager, Okan Buruk has quashed speculation surrounding Victor Osimhen’s potential January exit, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Turkish outfit has been reported to be muting the idea of signing the Nigerian striker on a permanent basis in January even as Premier League club, Chelsea keep pushing for him. However, Buruk insisted Osimhen is content at Galatasaray.…
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Transfer: Galatasaray plan to sign Osimhen in January
Turkish Super Lig outfit, Galatasaray are considering the idea of signing their Nigerian forward, Victor Osimhen outrightly, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen after a long summer tanager saga joined the Yellow-Red on a season-long dry-loan from Napoli with no obligation. The 25-year-old has hit the ground running since his move away from Italy and has contributed two…
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Insigne backs Osimhen’s Galatasaray move
Former Italy international Lorenzo Insigne has thrown his support behind Victor Osimhen’s surprise loan move to Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 25 year-old had been linked with Al-Ahli and Chelsea on transfer deadline day, but ultimately opted for a season-long deal with Galatasaray. Insigne, who played alongside Osimhen at Napoli, believes the…
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Ibrahimovic remains tight-pipped on AC Milan’s Osimhen pursuit
AC Milan senior advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic has refused to confirm or deny reports of a last-ditch attempt to sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigerian striker ultimately joined Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray on a season-long loan deal, despite interest from Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli and Chelsea. Italian news outlet AS Tuttosport…
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“I don’t like the way he behaves” – Jose Mourinho gives assessment of Victor Osimhen
Highly rated Portuguese manager, Jose Mourinho has given his assessment of Victor Osimhen following his loan move to Galatasaray and why he confronted the striker when Roma and Napoli clashed last season in the Serie A, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Despite being linked to Chelsea throughout the summer transfer window, Osimhen secured a late loan move to…
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Osimhen sacks agent amid transfer saga
Ex Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has parted ways with his agent Roberto Calenda, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigeria international is said to be disillusioned with Calenda’s handling of his transfer saga, which saw proposed moves to Al Ahli and Chelsea fall through on deadline day. Osimhen reportedly took matters into his own hands, negotiating a loan…
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Osimhen reveals Mertens’ influence in Galatasaray move
Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen has disclosed that he sought advice from his former Napoli teammate Dries Mertens before completing a loan move to Galatasaray, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen, who arrived in Istanbul on Tuesday, was greeted by a enthusiastic reception at the airport, with fans chanting his name in the arrivals area. The 25-year-old, who has…