Serie A giants Juventus are reportedly prioritising the signing of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen as their main target to strengthen their attack in the upcoming summer transfer window.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, via IlBianconero, the Bianconeri are determined to bring Osimhen to Turin despite strong interest from several Premier League clubs.
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Cristiano Giuntoli, Juventus’s football director, played a pivotal role in bringing Osimhen to Serie A during his tenure at Napoli and is now eager to reunite with the prolific forward at the Allianz Stadium.
Osimhen is currently enjoying a standout season on loan at Galatasaray, having scored 33 goals and registered eight assists in 37 appearances, surpassing his previous best scoring tally. While Premier League clubs remain keen, Juventus are firmly in the race for his signature.
However, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is unlikely to welcome the idea of selling his star striker to a direct rival. Juventus may consider activating Osimhen’s €75 million release clause, though it is reportedly set for clubs outside Italy, making negotiations more complex.
To finance the move, Juventus are expected to offload some players during the summer, with qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League seen as vital to their spending power.
