Victor Osimhen was absent from Nigeria’s recent FIFA World Cup qualifying matches due to an ankle injury during Finidi George’s tenure. Reports from Umpire Sports indicate that Paris Saint-Germain’s coach, Luis Enrique, is considering allowing Randal Kolo Muani to depart the club to accommodate Osimhen. The Nigerian striker is eager to leave Napoli and has attracted interest from clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea, and several teams in Saudi Arabia, although his preference is a move to the English Premier League.
Kolo Muani, who joined Paris Saint-Germain from Eintracht Frankfurt last season for approximately €95 million, scored nine goals in 40 games, while his strike partner Gonçalo Ramos netted 14 times in the same number of matches. Following Kylian Mbappe’s departure to Real Madrid on a free transfer, Luis Enrique is seeking a reliable goal-scoring striker.According to a report, Osimhen fits perfectly into Luis Enrique’s plans, supported by the club’s Sports Director Luis Campos, who has admired Osimhen’s talent since his teenage years.
Campos played a pivotal role in Osimhen’s transfer from FC Charleroi to LOSC Lille in 2019 and is expected to facilitate a potential move to Paris Saint-Germain.Luis Campos praised Osimhen’s potential back in 2019, recalling his conviction about the player’s future during the Under-17 World Championship in Lagos.
Napoli and Paris Saint-Germain have a history of successful transfers, with the French club previously securing talents like Ezequiel Lavezzi, Edinson Cavani, and Fabian Ruiz from the Italian side. Selling Kolo Muani would provide financial resources for Osimhen’s potential transfer to PSG, although the former Frankfurt forward currently has limited offers on the table.Meanwhile, in Naples, Antonio Conte is eyeing a move for Romelu Lukaku, contingent on receiving funds from Victor Osimhen’s departure after Napoli’s 2023 Serie A triumph.
