English Premier League club Newcastle United have contacted Italian side Napoli to discuss the potential transfer of Victor Osimhen.
The Nigerian international is wanted in England, with Chelsea and Arsenal also jostling to land his signature in the January transfer window. It was gathered that Osimhen, who has continued to get the goals since his move to Galatasaray, is the subject of interest from Newcastle United.
Further reports claim the Magpies have reached out to Napoli authorities to discuss the availability of the 25-year-old.
Napoli have lowered the player’s price tag from €130million to €75million as they continue to explore ways to offload the forward, Arsenal Core reports.
After turning down a mega-money offer from the Saudi Pro League, Osimhen had set his sights on moving to Stamford Bridge club Chelsea.
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The Nigerian has not let that weigh him down as he joins Turkish club Galatasaray on a season-long loan deal.
He has already notched in eight goals in nine matches for the RAMS Park outfit in all competitions.
Recent reports suggested that Arsenal will not cough up €75 million to sign the former Lille of France striker, but he remains a target for the North London club.
As a result, Newcastle United must scour the market for a striker, with Osimhen emerging as a target, Hard Tackle reports.
The Magpies have contacted Napoli to enquire about the Nigerian international’s availability.
