Serie A leaders Napoli might demand a large €150 million to let Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) goal Victor Osimhen go away in the summertime.
In accordance with Italian outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport (through Le10Sport), Napoli don’t have to lighten their wage invoice this summer season, making any potential switch pointless. Moreover, Napoli have plans to increase the sharpshooter’s contract. Which means Napoli will solely permit Osimhen to depart if an unimaginable supply comes alongside.
It has been claimed that a proposal within the area of €150-160 million might persuade the Serie A giants to half methods with the Nigerian. As per Le10Sport, the Parisians wish to construct their mission round Kylian Mbappe, which means Lionel Messi and Neymar are prone to depart in the summertime. If that is the case, they’re doubtless to usher in a striker to play alongside Mbappe, and Osimhen has emerged as a precedence.
PSG sporting director Luis Campos, who recruited Osimhen at Lille in 2019, is on the case. Campos reportedly maintains a very good relationship with Napoli, which helped him usher in Fabian Ruiz final summer season. Nonetheless, candy discuss is unlikely to crack the Osimhen deal. The Partenopei are solely considering cash, which means solely the very best bidder would prevail.
Osimhen has been firing on all cylinders for Napoli this season, bagging 25 objectives and 5 assists in 29 video games this season throughout competitions. His take care of Napoli expires in June 2025.
PSG followers boo Lionel Messi forward of Ligue 1 defeat to Lyon
Dwelling followers booed seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi when his identify was introduced within the line-up to face Lyon on the Parc des Princes on Sunday (02 April). It was the second time the Argentina icon discovered himself on the receiving finish of loud jeers in Paris. He was additionally booed within the 2-0 defeat to Rennes final month.
PSG followers’ frustration grew as their workforce did not make issues occur towards Lyon, succumbing to a slim 1-0 defeat. It marked their second consecutive Ligue 1 defeat on the Parc des Princes.
Parisians followers’ disdain in direction of Messi has been audible since he failed to supply something of word within the UEFA Champions League Spherical of 16 conflict towards Bayern Munich. Christophe Galtier’s aspect fell to a 3-0 combination defeat to endure their second straight Spherical of 16 exit.
Messi’s PSG contract expires in June, however he is but to agree an extension. Moreover, he is reportedly in talks with Barcelona over a potential return to the Camp Nou in the summertime.