Juventus is really interested in signing Victor Osimhen – but to win the race for one of the biggest transfers of the summer, they have to overcome important obstacles.
Al Hilal, Galatasaray, Manchester United and Liverpool are also on site in the fight to sign the Nigerian attacker, and Juve wants their approach to be recognized.
Sources indicate that Juventus made discreet contact with the Nigerian striker prior to the official opening of the transfer window, where the club expressed the wish to explore a potential deal.
At that time, sports director Cristiano Giuntoli took the lead – and the intention was to position Juventus firmly in the race.
Now that the new director Damien Comolli leads every chase, the direction of the club around Osimhen has to restart.
They keep the opportunity alive, but further complicating things is the Osimhen Vrijgavlausula.
Although foreign clubs have clarity – a reimbursement of € 75 million can activate a relocation – it is clear that Juventus would like to approach the deal from another perspective.
The Turin Club would like to explore a changed financial structure to keep the player in the Serie A..
But even if the finances are coordinated, political tensions between Napoli and Juventus can cause a problem. There has always been a certain degree of freezing between the two, and there are senior figures in Naples who would not want to negotiate negotiations.
Victor Osimhen's XG card during his enchantment on Galatasaray.opta by StatsPerform
Osimhen had a successful Stint in Galatasaray last season, and they remain in areas of discussion to become his next landing site, while it is confirmed that Saudi Pro League side, Hilal, has not given up.
They are in the strongest financial situation to satisfy the player, but he has already rejected them once, so they still have to convince him of the competitive challenge.
At least two top prime minister League clubs also remain interested.
Both Manchester United and Liverpool have considered the attacker in recent months, although his personal wage requirements are currently being considered restrictive.
Figures suggest that the wage request from Osimhen is in the region of £ 400,000 per week, a number that have deterred the progress.
However, there has been some cautious optimism at United that the player could mitigate his position if other elements of the deal appeal to him.
In the meantime, Champions Liverpool keep an eye on, with sources that can confirm that the name Van Osimhen was briefly discussed during a very recent internal meeting in the club.
For the time being his future will remain showy – but the race to land one of the world's top centers forces has warmed up.