Tottenham Hotspur is gearing up to compete with Chelsea for Napoli’s top striker, Victor Osimhen, as they seek to replace Harry Kane, reports PUNCH Sports Extra.
Tottenham’s interest in the 25-year-old Nigerian international has intensified, with manager Ange Postecoglou keen to secure a new striker this summer. Osimhen, who joined Napoli in 2020 for a record €77.5 million, had a standout performance in Serie A during the 2022-23 season and is now looking for a move away from the Italian club.
Chelsea has already started negotiations with Napoli, discussing a possible cash-plus-player deal that could include Romelu Lukaku. In response, Tottenham is considering offering their own players to secure Osimhen’s signature.
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Any deal for Osimhen would require a significant financial commitment, as Napoli has set a €130 million release clause in his contract. It remains uncertain if Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy will make such a substantial investment.
Osimhen’s addition to Tottenham would be a major statement, bringing crucial goal-scoring ability and potentially becoming the face of a new era at the club. The striker has previously turned down lucrative offers from the Saudi Pro League, showing a clear preference for a move to the Premier League.
As the transfer saga continues, both Tottenham and Chelsea are eager to sign one of Europe’s most sought-after strikers.