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AFPVictor Osimhen to stay in Italy?! Juventus tipped to sensationally poach Napoli hitman despite Chelsea & Man Utd links
Juventus are reportedly considering a move for Napoli loanee Victor Osimhen amid ongoing links with Manchester United and Chelsea.
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- Osimhen linked with Napoli exit
- Moved to Galatasaray on loan
- Juventus keen on January move
WHAT HAPPENED?
According to Il Mattino, Juventus are keen on signing Osimhen, who is currently on loan at Galatasaray, and are considering triggering his reported €75 million (£62.2m) release clause. The report adds the 25-year-old could even head for a new team in the January transfer window.
GettyTHE BIGGER PICTURE
It is claimed that the possible sale of the Chelsea and United-linked striker could be used to buy Lecce's Patrick Dorgu, Arsenal's Jakub Kiwior, and Empoli's Jacopo Fazzini. But Napoli will want at least €75m for the prolific striker's services. However, going by Osimhen's comments, he is very content at the Turkish giants - where he's scored nine goals in 12 games.
WHAT VICTOR OSIMHEN SAID
Despite those reports, Osimhen made it clear he doesn't want to go anywhere in January.
He said: "I will not leave in January, I am at Galatasaray until the end of the season. I do not know what Galatasaray and Napoli are talking about afterwards, but if they come to me, we will talk. Galatasaray is a nice club that I like very much. I am very happy at Galatasaray."
GettyWHAT NEXT?
It remains to be seen if Juventus, or any other potential suitor, lodges a bid for the Nigeria international in the January transfer window, which is just a few short weeks away from opening.