Tottenham Hotspur has thrown its hat into the ring in the race to secure the services of Napoli’s prolific Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen according to Soccernet.NG.
The North London club is gearing up to go head-to-head with Chelsea for the signature of the Super Eagles star, who seems destined to leave Napoli as contract talks once again could have hit an impasse.
Osimhen’s current contract with Napoli runs until the summer of 2025, and with negotiations for an extension stalling, the 24-year-old faces the prospect of departing for free when his contract expires.
This has prompted interest from top English clubs, with Chelsea, led by manager Mauricio Pochettino, expressing a keen desire to bolster their attacking options.
However, Tottenham Hotspur, looking to fill the void left by Harry Kane’s departure to Bayern Munich last summer, is considering a move for Osimhen. But according to several reports, the North London side views Ivan Toney as a more immediate option, with a potential winter move on the cards for the Brentford striker.
In the event that a winter move for Toney does not materialize, Tottenham will reportedly shift their focus to Osimhen. The stumbling block, however, lies in the financial aspect of the transfer. According to Transfermarkt the Nigerian’s current market value estimates at around €120 million.
Napoli is reportedly unwilling to entertain offers below the €100 million mark, presenting a significant financial hurdle for Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy.
