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Victor Osimhen in limbo as Napoli receive no offers for star striker - but Italian side can't afford to keep him! | Goal.com US Napoli are reportedly yet to receive an offer for Victor Osimhen but the Italian side cannot afford to keep him either.

JUNE 29, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Napoli slash asking price for wantaway striker Victor Osimhen amid lack of transfer interest | Goal.com US Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is looking to leave the club this summer and Gli Azzurri have reportedly slashed his asking price.

JUNE 24, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Unlikely Chelsea swap deal? Blues could use £100m flop Romelu Lukaku as makeweight in potential Victor Osimhen transfer | Goal.com US Chelsea hope to use striker Romelu Lukaku to boost their chances of signing Victor Osimhen from Napoli this summer, according to a report.

MAY 29, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Makes cameo in season finale Osimhen (thigh) registered two shots (one on goal) and committed one foul in 25 minutes in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Lecce.

Impact Osimhen was able to play down the stretch despite training very little throughout the week but didn't have many opportunities to do damage. His numbers took a hit as he missed more time than in the past due to multiple injuries and AFCON. He finished with 17 goals, three assists, 106 shots (47 on target) and 28 key passes in 31 appearances. He's widely expected to leave as his team failed to qualify for the Champions League, and there's a manageable release clause in his contract.

MAY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Torino tilt Osimhen (thigh) has been inserted in Napoli's squad to face Torino on Sunday.

Impact Osimhen was a very late call as he remained limited in training throughout the week and is unlikely to have many minutes in his legs. One between Giovanni Simeone and Giacomo Raspadori is expected to start over him. He has hit the net four times and added 27 shots (14 on target), 10 key passes and two inaccurate crosses in his last six showings.

MAY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Fiorentina match Osimhen won't play against Fiorentina due to thigh muscle fatigue, Napoli announced.

Impact Osimhen picked up the issue in the previous match and has been unable to shake it off, training on the side for the whole week. Giacomo Raspadori or Giovanni Simeone will take his place in the middle of the attack.

MAY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

PSG have found Kylian Mbappe's replacement! French giants back in for Victor Osimhen as they continue pursuit of Napoli team-mate Khvicha Kvaratskhelia | Goal.com US Paris Saint-Germain want to sign Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to compensate for Kylian Mbappe's departure, according to reports.

MAY 13, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Subdued versus Genoa Osimhen drew one foul and recorded two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Bologna.

Impact Osimhen drew a PK thanks to a determined run in the box but didn't do much on top of that as he was often engulfed by the opposing defenders. He has bagged four goals in the last six rounds, adding 27 shots (14 on target), 10 chances created and two crosses (zero accurate).

MAY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leading the line Saturday Osimhen (knee) is leading the line for Napoli during Saturday's match against Bologna.

Impact Osimhen is good to go after dealing with a knock in the buildup to Saturday's match. The forward is in excellent form at the moment with four goals over his last five starts.

MAY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

PSG's summer war chest! Kylian Mbappe exit frees up staggering €225 million with 'significant portion' to be spent on players amid Victor Osimhen links | Goal.com US Kylian Mbappe's Paris Saint-Germain exit will free up €225million to be used on summer transfers, according to reports.

MAY 10, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Not dealing with anything serious Osimhen (knee) had a regular post-game training session with his teammate Tuesday, Corriere dello Sport relayed.

Impact Osimhen didn't require tests and wasn't limited to begin the week, as he's nursing a simple knock. He should have no trouble leading the frontline again versus Bologna on Saturday. He's ina groove with four goals, 25 shots (13 on target) and nine key passes in the last five rounds.

MAY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and gets dinged up against Udinese Osimhen scored a goal to go with three shots (two on target), one key pass and three clearances in 87 minutes in Monday's 1-1 draw with Udinese before subbing off late due to a kne...

Impact Osimhen kept up his scoring with a great header, muscling his way between two defenders, and almost had a second, but it was waived off due to a slight offside. He came up gimpy after a collision with a defender and the opposing goalie, and asked to come out a few minutes later. The situation doesn't appear to concerning, but he'll be evaluated throughout the week ahead of Saturday's match versus Bologna.

MAY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea willing to offer Napoli £77m and two players for Victor Osimhen as Blues aim for blockbuster summer transfer | Goal.com US Chelsea are plotting an ambitious move for Napoli talisman Victor Osimhen to boost their attack for the 2024/25 season.

MAY 5, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Scores from penalty spot Osimhen scored a goal while taking 11 shots (four on goal), crossing once inaccurately and creating four chances during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Roma.

Impact Osimhen converted a penalty in the 84th minute while leading Napoli in both shots and chances created in the match. The forward is in excellent form at the moment with three goals over his last four matches to go with 22 shots and eight chances created.

MAY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bottled up in Empoli match Osimhen drew two fouls, won four duels and had two shots (one on goal) and one clearance in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Empoli.

Impact Osimhen had a subdued display as his teammates struggled to find him and he was often engulfed by the opposing defenders. has scored twice in the last four matches, adding 17 shots (12 on target), five key passes and one inaccurate cross.

APRIL 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets against Frosinone Osimhen drew one foul and scored one goal to go with six shots (three on target) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Frosinone.

Impact Osimhen squandered a pair of sitters in the first half but came through later on with a clutch deflection on a through ball for his 13th Serie A goal. He has hit the net in consecutive fixtures, adding 21 shots (14 on target), eight key passes and one inaccurate cross in his last six showings.

APRIL 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea miss out on Victor Osimhen as PSG near agreement to sign €120m Napoli sensation | Goal.com US In a blow to Chelsea's transfer plans, Napoli's Victor Osimhen is reportedly on the verge of joining Paris Saint-Germain for €120m (£103m/$1...

APRIL 11, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Scores in win Osimhen scored once from three shots (all on target) and created three chances in Sunday's 4-2 victory over Monza.

Impact Osimhen put an end to a run of four games without a goal, leaping up to head home the equalizer to make it 1-1. It initially looked as if he had injured himself in the process, hitting the ground head first, but he was able to finish the full 90 minutes. The striker has been unable to hit the heights of last season, though he now has a respectable tally of 12 goals.

APRIL 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unlucky in Atalanta game Osimhen drew one foul and had six shots (five on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 loss versus Atalanta.

Impact Osimhen looked spry after resting during the international break and took the most shots in a game in months, but Marco Carnesecchi denied him multiple times. He hasn't scored in four straight fixtures, logging 12 attempts (eight on target), four key passes and one inaccurate cross.

MARCH 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play versus Inter Osimhen (thigh) was an unused sub in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Inter.

Impact Osimhen was probably called up just out of gamesmanship as he didn't even warm up because he was in no condition to play. Still, the issue was minor and he should be back in the XI against Atalanta after the break, provided he avoids setbacks while on international duty.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starts on bench as expected Osimhen (thigh) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Inter.

Impact Osimhen has been dealing with a minor thigh injury and will be used off the bench if needed Sunday. He's scored five goals with one assist in the last six matches, all of them coming as starts.

MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could be managed versus Inter Osimhen has practiced in a limited fashion following the Barcelona game due to muscle fatigue and might begin on the bench versus Inter, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Osimhen has been called up and will be at his coach's disposal but might not start as usual. Giacomo Raspadori or Giovanni Simeone would lead the line in that case. He has scored five times in the last six matches, adding one assist, 14 shots (nine on target) and five chances created.

MARCH 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Europe's most-wanted Victor Osimhen should spurn Premier League interest and join PSG this summer | Goal.com US GOAL examines why Europe's most wanted striker Victor Osimhen should spurn Premier League interest in favour of joining Paris Saint-Germain...

MARCH 14, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Disappointing versus Barcelona Osimhen won one duel and had one shot (one on goal), two clearances and two chances created in Tuesday's 3-1 defeat against Barcelona.

Impact Osimhen had trouble shaking free, was often outside and didn't exploit his lone opportunity to do some damage in the box. He hasn't hit the net in three straight, logging six shots (three on target) and three key passes.

MARCH 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check by Torino Osimhen won sevel duels, drew three fouls and registered four shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Torino.

Impact Osimhen had a physical performance but just one decent scoring opportunity from a difficult position, and Vanja Milinkovic-Savic shut the door. He hasn't scored in consecutive games after a stellar return from AFCON. He has posted five goals, one assist, 13 shots (eight on target) and three chances created in the last five fixtures.

MARCH 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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