PSG to Make Victor Osimhen Decision After Portugal Star’s Transfer Decision, Details Emerge
- Top French club, PSG, are set to decide on reigning African Footballer of the Year, Victor Osimhen
- This transfer update comes after Rafael Leao, another speculated target of the reigning French champions, reportedly opted to remain at the iconic Italian club, AC Milan
- Apart from PSG, it is believed that clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United are admirers of Super Eagles' Osimhen
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Paris, France - Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) are still undecided concerning Super Eagles of Nigeria and SSC Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen.
This follows the reported decision of Portugal forward, Rafael Leao, to stay put with AC Milan.
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Osimhen on PSG transfer shortlist
Ahead of the summer transfer window, Leão recently suggested that has no intention of leaving San Siro, seemingly taking himself off the market amidst interest from clubs across the continent including PSG.
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One player who looks destined to leave Serie A this summer is Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 silver medalist, Osimhen.
As reported on Monday, March 18, by Football Italia, transfer market expert, Matteo Moretto, provided an update on PSG’s interest in Osimhen via Caught Offside.
Moretto reportedly said PSG are a fan of the Napoli star but 'it is still unclear if they will work on a deal in the summer'.
Recall that PSG's hunt for an exciting forward stemmed from the imminent exit of global superstar, Kylian Mbappe. Mbappe, 25, is widely reported to have agreed to join Real Madrid this coming summer.
Madrid have pursued Mbappe for a long time and 2024 could be the year that becomes a Galactico.
'Osimhen's possible move to PSG welcome development'
Speaking on Osimhen's possible move to PSG, a sports journalist, Femi Fabunmi, hailed the potential transfer.
Fabunmi, who was at the games in Ivory Coast for AFCON 2023, pointed out that Osimhen is not a stranger to the Ligue 1.
He told Legit.ng:
"Victor Osimhen's likely move to PSG is a welcome development knowing full well that he is familiar with the terrain having previously played for Lille of France.
"PSG is one of the biggest club sides in France and by extension Europe and it will offer Osimhen a big opportunity to blossom and win more laurels.
"Ligue 1 is less physical but more technical and it suits Osimhen's style of football.
"Should the move pull through, Osimhen will be assured of adding more trophies to his cabinet and that's all that counts at the end of a footballer's career."
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Transfer: Arsenal eyeing Osimhen
Meanwhile, Arsenal have reportedly compiled a four-player list of potential strikers for the upcoming summer transfer window.
The first of those is Osimhen.
Another Nigerian striker said to be a potential Arsenal signing is Bayer Leverkusen's Victor Boniface.
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