Tottenham Hotspur are preparing to go head-to-head with Chelsea in their pursuit of Napoli’s prolific striker, Victor Osimhen. The North London club aims to fill the gap left by Harry Kane’s departure.
Tottenham have been keeping a close eye on the 25-year-old Nigerian forward, and Football Insider reports that Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou is keen to bolster his squad with a new striker this summer.
Osimhen, who joined Napoli in 2020 for a record fee of €77.5 million, has been a standout performer in Serie A, especially during the 2022-23 season. However, with the striker reportedly considering a move away from the Italian club, Premier League teams are seizing the opportunity.
Chelsea have already been actively negotiating with Napoli, exploring a cash-plus-player deal that could involve Romelu Lukaku. In response, Tottenham is contemplating including players in their offer to attract Osimhen.
Securing Osimhen would require a significant investment, as Napoli has set a €130 million release clause in his contract. It remains to be seen if Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy will agree to such a substantial outlay.
Bringing Osimhen to Tottenham would mark a significant move for the club, providing not only a vital attacking presence but also potentially becoming a cornerstone of a new chapter at Spurs.
The striker has previously turned down offers from the Saudi Pro League, showing a clear preference for a Premier League move. As the transfer negotiations continue, both Tottenham and Chelsea will be eager to land one of Europe’s most coveted strikers.
