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Jul 31, 2024
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Osimhen is a Nigerian striker who Kim Min-jae (Bayern Munich) played with during his Napoli days. He was also involved in the recent trade rumors with PSG's Lee Kang-in.
British media 'Football Insider' reported on the 31st (Korea Standard Time) 'Tottenham has begun to keep an eye on Osimhen's future path'
With European football suffering a striker famine across the board in recent years, Osimhen is one of the few big strikers to attract the attention of big clubs.
According to TransferMarkt, Osimen's current market value is 100 million euros (about 150 billion won).
Tottenham failed to find a new striker after selling Harry Kane to Bayern Munich in the summer of 2023. Hishali Song's performance, which he believed, was less than expected. Rumors of a transfer to Saudi Arabia have spread. Tottenham manager Engie Postecoglou used a desperate measure to use side striker Son Heung-min as a center forward.
Tottenham, which has survived a season without an authentic striker, needs reinforcement. It is known that the transfer fee for selling Kane is around 100 million euros. There are plenty of bullets.
However, Tottenham Chairman Daniel Levy, who values cost-effectiveness, targeted Ivan Toney (Brentford), Jonathan David (Lille), Santiago Jimenez (Feyenoord). Their ransom is less than half that of Osimhen.
Osimhen has scored 65 goals in 108 games in four Serie A seasons. He scored 26 goals in the 2022-2023 season and 15 goals in the 2023-2024 season.
Osimhen also recently received the attention of PSG.
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Nigerian media Business Day said 'Oshimen's highly anticipated transfer faced a major obstacle as PSG was reluctant to accept Napoli's demand of 130 million euros (about 200 billion won). Recent developments suggest that a deal may not be struck' he expressed concern.
Both sides are adamant.
Business Day said 'Napoli Chairman has maintained his position that he will not sell for less than 130 million euros in Osimen buyout. Osimhen's agent flew to Paris to negotiate. I also spoke with PSG chairman and sports director Lewis Campos. However, PSG reportedly has no intention of paying 130 million euros. This encounter was not productive,' he illuminated.
Business Day cited Italian media saying 'PSG found Osimen's buyout too expensive. It has been concluded that opinions can only be narrowed down by including techniques among PSG's surplus resources'
In the end, PSG seems to have given up on Osimhen. Then Chelsea offered Napoli a swap deal. Tottenham have contacted Napoli to understand the progress of Osimhen's contract. If Tottenham can intercept Osimhen, a special offense leading to Son Heung-min and Osimhen is expected.
dhhan@sportschosun.com
