Virals: Liverpool 'miss out' on Napoli star Victor Osimhen

Liverpool are reportedly set to ‘miss out’ on the possible signing of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.

The Reds were believed to be keen on the 23-year-old after it was claimed that the Anfield club were ‘in love’ with the Nigerian ace recently.

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According to a report from Corriere del Mezzogiorno (via Tutto Napoli), Liverpool, Newcastle United and Arsenal are set to be let disappointed in their pursuit.

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The report claims that the 18-cap star was set to attract a ‘monstrous proposal’ in the near future but Napoli are now unwilling to sell.

This season Osimhen – hailed as ‘phenomenal‘ by Walter Mazzarri – has scored nine times and provided two assists in 16 appearances across all competitions.

Valued at an eye-watering £54million and under contract in Naples until 2025 (Transfermarkt), any move for the Nigerian frontman would be an expensive one.

Predominantly a centre-forward, the prolific ace could be viewed as a potential long term replacement for Roberto Firmino in Jurgen Klopp’s squad.

Boasting an impressive array of attributes, Osimhen would certainly be a viable candidate to become a Red in the future.