The Sporting Director of Napoli, Cristiano Giuntoli has explained why it would be difficult for the club to sign Nigerian international, Victor Osimhen this summer transfer window.
Cristiano said Osimhen and some other players he mentioned are highly sought after by other bigger clubs thereby making Napoli move almost impossible.
Napoli has in recent weeks shown interest in the Nigerian striker. Other European clubs such as Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United are reportedly eying the 21-year-old following his exploits in France.
“Azmoun, Osimhen, Jovic? They are very good, it is difficult to bring them to Naples because they are highly sought after. Everton? He is another footballer very good,” Cristiano told Sky Sports Italia.
“Do you buy from Italy or from abroad? I don’t know we have to see what the situation of these players will be like in 2 months. We must calmly do the right steps. The transfer market that will come.
“Napoli has shown to have great intelligence on the market and to have become a virtuous reality in the European panorama.”
The Nigeria forward has refuted reports claiming he has reached an agreement with the Serie A side over a move in the next transfer window
Lille star Victor Osimhen has described the reported agreement between him and Napoli as “fake news”.
Several outlets claim the Super Eagles attacker agreed a five-year deal with the Stadio Sao Paolo outfit ahead of the upcoming transfer window.
He only joined Lille last summer on a five-year deal from Belgian outfit Sporting Charleroi.
The 21-year-old has come out to quash speculation that he’s agreed to personal terms and a contract with the Serie A club, with the assurance that he will make a decision about his future public when it is appropriate.
“A lot of fake news about me agreeing a deal with Napoli is sickening for real,” Osimhen told Omasports.
“I’m surprised at the journalists, that say they are professionals. I find it amazing. Please disregard any fake news, when it’s time for my transfer, you’ll hear from me directly.”
Osimhen has emerged as a transfer target for several clubs, including Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur, after his outstanding debut campaign in France where he scored 18 goals across all competitions.
Lille owner Gerard Lopez admitted that there are multiple offers for the striker after rejecting two clubs in January.
“There are multiple offers. We turned down one English and one Spanish offer this January transfer window,” he said.
“There is a wide array [this summer] and I wouldn’t want to give the names of the clubs who are bidding but what I can tell you is that there are multiple [offers]. There are three championships that have clubs that have bid for him.“
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