La Liga giants Barcelona are reportedly weighing up a potential summer move for prolific Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen as a reliable alternative to the ageing Robert Lewandowski, Footynaija.com understands.
Osimhen’s heroics on loan at Turkish Super Lig outfit Galatasaray has made him arguably the most sought-after striking talent in Europe at the moment.
With 29 goals and 5 assists so far this season and six Super Lig games left to play, the Nigeria international isn’t very far from surpassing his personal best tally (31G, 4A) for a single season which was recorded during Napoli’s 22/23 Scudetto winning campaign.
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Certainly bound to secure a permanent move away from Napoli this summer, Osimhen’s unstoppable goal-scoring form, backed by years of consistency, has made him a target for several top clubs all over Europe including Barcelona according reports from Dario AS.
The report reveals that the Blaugrana are on the lookout for a reliable alternative to current first-choice striker Lewandowski and they are now weighing up the possibility of going for Osimhen who is certain to be on the move this summer.
Can Barca really pull off Victor Osimhen’s signing?
While Barcelona certainly remains a very attractive destination for many footballers, completing the signing of Osimhen this summer seems an unlikely prospect at the moment.
For one, the Catalan giants are reported to be seeking an alternative to Lewandowski rather than a replacement. This implies that Osimhen may have to settle for a backup role in Catalonia—something that would hardly suit a player of his caliber and ambition at this stage of his career.
Another potential set of encumbering factors could be La Liga’s strict financial regulations as well as Barcelona’s wobbling financial situation. Osimhen’s transfer fee and wage demands could prove too much of a responsibility for the Blaugrana to shoulder.
Not to forget the stiff competition from other potential suitors with the likes of Juventus, Manchester United and even Galatasaray tipped to go all out for his signature this summer.
