Sports News of Wednesday, 2 April 2025

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Barcelona target Osimhen as Lewandowski long-term successor

Victor Osimhen linked with a move to Barca as Robert Lewandowski replacement Victor Osimhen linked with a move to Barca as Robert Lewandowski replacement

Barcelona have reportedly entered the race for Nigeria's Victor Osimhen from Napoli.

According to widespread reports, the Spanish giants have shortlisted the Super Eagles striker as an option to replace the aging Robert Lewandowski.

The Polish striker, who turns 37 in August, is having a remarkable season with the Catalan club, scoring 38 goals and providing three assists in 42 competitive matches for Hansi Flick's side.

According to SPORT, the Blaugrana have been offered the chance to sign Juventus' Dusan Vlahovic, but the club's sporting directors are not in favor of a move for the Serbian.

Another candidate being considered is Nigeria's Victor Osimhen, who is currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli.

With the Naples-based club set to part ways with the former Capocannoniere award winner in the summer, a move elsewhere seems highly likely.

Osimhen could leave Napoli's books with a transfer fee estimated to be in the region of €75m.

The only stumbling block to Osimhen's potential move to Barcelona could be his wages.

WDN