Osimhen to PSG transfer talks rife following Mbappe’s planned summer exit
News paper headlines and transfer interaction on social media have shot-up Victor Osimhen to PSG transfer talks after it was reported that Kylian Mbappe will leave the French club this summer.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) SportsRation gathers, have reportedly set its sights on Napoli striker Victor Osimhen as a potential reinforcement for their forward line, according to sources cited by The Athletic.
With the imminent departure of Kylian Mbappé from PSG, the club is actively seeking replacements, and Osimhen has emerged as a “leading candidate”.
Mbappé has reportedly informed PSG of his intention to leave when his contract expires, although his destination remains uncertain amid speculation of a move to Real Madrid.
Osimhen, who previously played in Ligue 1 for Lille, where he was signed by PSG’s current football advisor Luis Campos, has garnered significant attention after a standout season with Napoli in 2022/23.
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The 25-year-old striker netted 26 league goals during Napoli’s Scudetto-winning campaign last season, making him a highly sought-after talent in Europe.
Reports suggest that PSG may need to make a substantial offer, potentially around €150 million, to secure Osimhen’s services from Napoli, with the Nigerian international contracted to the Italian club until 2026.
Additionally, PSG is exploring other options to replace Mbappé, including the possibility of signing multiple forwards.
Among the names reportedly on PSG’s radar are Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah and Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva.
Salah, 31, is entering the final year of his contract at Liverpool, while Silva, 29, has previously been linked with PSG.
As PSG prepares for Mbappé’s departure, speculations and discussions will continue to throw up new possibilities and considerations to the club’s desire to stay competitive in domestic and European competitions despite the expected exit of their superstar forward.
