Share

Liverpool lead chase to sign Lille's Osimhen - report

Liverpool are reportedly in the process of speaking to Victor Osimhen's representatives in a bid to complete a move for the Lille star.

The 21-year-old is having a stunning debut season for the French outfit, scoring 18 goals in 38 appearances in all competitions, and is valued at £60 million.

Le10Sport in France claim that Jurgen Klopp's men are at the front of the queue to sign him and have already set the ball rolling by speaking to his agent.

The Reds are in the market for a new forward, with doubts now lingering over a proposed move for Leipzig frontman Timo Werner, while the likes of Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane continue to be linked with Real Madrid.

Meanwhile, Manchester United, Leicester City and Chelsea have also been credited with an interest in Osimhen, who was signed from Charleroi in Belgium last summer.

The young forward is a Nigeria international, who Red Devils loanee Odion Ighalo claims is 'future of Nigerian football', and there are expected to be a number of clubs trying to land him once the summer transfer window opens up.

The powerful forward has previously spoken of his ambitions to play in England during his career, while also warning interested parties that he will not settle for a role warming the bench.

- TEAMtalk media

We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred
Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
Join News24 today
heading
description
username
Show Comments ()
Voting Booth
How much would you be prepared to pay for a ticket to watch the Springboks play against the All Blacks at Ellis Park or Cape Town Stadium this year?
Please select an option Oops! Something went wrong, please try again later.
Results
R0 - R200
32% - 1838 votes
R200 - R500
32% - 1806 votes
R500 - R800
19% - 1099 votes
R800 - R1500
8% - 467 votes
R1500 - R2500
3% - 193 votes
I'd pay anything! It's the Boks v All Blacks!
5% - 258 votes
Vote
Editorial feedback and complaints

Contact the public editor with feedback for our journalists, complaints, queries or suggestions about articles on News24.

LEARN MORE