According to The Sun, Liverpool has deployed scouts to keep an eye on Victor Osimhen as they compete with Chelsea and Arsenal for the services of the Napoli star.
Due to the uncertainty surrounding Mohamed Salah’s future, Jurgen Klopp reportedly dispatched scouts to observe the 24-year-old while he was representing Nigeria against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique. Klopp is eager to have striking targets ready for January.
According to reports, Saudi Arabia, who tried Liverpool’s resolve to keep the Egypt international in the summer, is preparing new attempts.
Salah has six goals and four assists in 10 games across all competitions this season, underscoring his significance in Merseyside. If Salah leaves in January, Liverpool will need to be ready to replace him with a proven attacker.
To sign Osimhen to the team, nevertheless, will not be an easy feat for Liverpool.
Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly interested in the striker, who appears to be leaving Napoli after a falling-out with manager Rudi Garcia and being made fun of on the team’s social media platforms.
According to the source, Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, is eager to bring a seasoned No. 9 to the Emirates as the Gunners try to mount a second Premier League title bid, while Chelsea have scored few goals this year, underscoring their lack of offensive strength.