Tag: Osimhen
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Transfer: Conte mentions four Napoli players that aren’t up for sale
Napoli head coach, Antonio Conte, has mentioned four players in his squad that are not up for sale this summer. According to Conte, he has placed an “absolute veto” on Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Stanislav Lobotka and Giovanni Di Lorenzo. The Italian said: “Kvaratskhelia and Di Lorenzo are key players for me. I have…
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Transfer: Napoli coach, Conte demands one-on-one talks with Osimhen
Napoli manager, Antonio Conte, is keen to have a face-to-face talk with striker Victor Osimhen. According to Cronache di Napoli, via Tuttomercatoweb, Conte wants to discuss Osimhen’s future amid uncertainty over a potential exit from the club this summer. Conte is looking to convince the Nigeria international to remain with Napoli. At the moment, no…
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Super Eagles: NFF denies banning Osimhen
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has denied reports it has banned Napoli striker Victor Osimhen from playing for the Super Eagles. Reports had emerged online that Osimhen was ban from the national team on Wednesday. However, NFF General Secretary, Mohammed Sanusi, stated that the Nigeria football body has not initiate any move to ban Osimhen.…
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Super Eagles: ‘Calm down’ – Ighalo messages Osimhen over Finidi
Former Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo has called on Super Eagles attacker Victor Osimhen to ‘calm down’ following an explosive Instagram rant against former head coach Finidi George. Osimhen had missed Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic a few days ago while recovering from injury. During an Instagram live session…
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Transfer: Arsenal not willing pay Napoli £110.8m for Osimhen
Arsenal have informed Napoli they will not meet Victor Osimhen’s £110.8million release clause. Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, wants to add a striker to his squad after narrowly missing out on the Premier League title to Manchester City last season. One of the names on his list is believed to be RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, and…
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Transfer: Chelsea finally end interest in Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen
Chelsea have finally decided not to loan out their player Romelu Lukaku again and also ended their interest in Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, according to BBC. Lukaku spent the last two seasons on loans at Inter Milan and Roma, respectively from Chelsea. But the Premier League west London club are eager to recoup some…
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Transfer: Two Arsenal players Napoli want in swap deal for Osimhen revealed
Napoli are reportedly open to including Takehiro Tomiyasu or Emile Smith Rowe in a deal with Arsenal for their striker Victor Osimhen this summer. The Serie A club is considering this option as Arsenal show renewed interest in Osimhen this summer transfer window. Osimhen, who is expected to leave Napoli this summer, has been linked…
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2026 WCQ: Nigeria’s Super Eagles get major boost ahead of South Africa clash
Head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Finidi George, has received significant reinforcement ahead of a vital 2026 World Cup Qualifier against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana next week. This was possible after star striker Victor Osimhen, who was sidelined since May 11 with a muscle injury, made his comeback at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on…
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Serie A: Osimhen named in Team of the Season
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been included in the Serie A Team of the Season, TOTAL SPORTS reports. Osimhen also make the selection last season after helping Napoli win the Scudetto for the first time in over three decades. The 25-year-old has impressed in the Italian top-flight this season despite Napoli’s poor showing. The…
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Transfer: Manchester United, Napoli eye blockbuster swap involving Osimhen for Højlund
According to Italian agent Andrea D’Amico, there is a potential swap deal brewing between Manchester United and Napoli Raphaël Varane and Anthony Martial are set to leave Old Trafford as free agents, and Casemiro might also exit following a disappointing season end. Højlund, who netted 16 goals in his debut season with United, could be…