Former Italian champions Napoli have yet to comment on the future of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen despite announcing the departure of six key first-team players.
The club recently confirmed that Piotr Zielinski, Leander Dendoncker, Pierluigi Gollini, Hubert Idasiak, Diego Demme, and Hamed Traore will all be leaving Napoli as their contracts expired on June 30.
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Napoli expressed their gratitude for the players’ professionalism and commitment in a brief statement on their website, wishing them well in their future endeavors.
While these departures mark a significant change in Napoli’s squad, the club remains silent on Osimhen’s future.
Reports indicate that Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is open to selling the Nigerian international this summer.
New coach Antonio Conte has reportedly accepted that Osimhen will likely leave the Azzurri in the coming months.
Napoli’s asking price for Osimhen is set at €120 million, which has so far deterred potential suitors from making a definitive move.
Manchester United have shown interest in Osimhen, with speculation that they might offer a cash-plus-player deal involving Rasmus Hojlund to secure the striker’s services.
Although this proposal was initially dismissed, reports from La Repubblica suggest it may still be under consideration.
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Manchester United is also reportedly in talks with Joshua Zirkzee.
Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea continue to monitor Osimhen’s situation closely. La Repubblica claims that Manchester United have tried to persuade Napoli with an offer combining cash and the price tag of Hojlund.
However, Conte’s primary target remains Romelu Lukaku, indicating that Napoli’s transfer activities will intensify following Osimhen’s sale.
The departure of Osimhen is expected to trigger a series of moves in Napoli’s attack market, with the club aiming to secure a high-profile striker to fill the void.
Until then, the future of Victor Osimhen at Napoli remains uncertain as the club navigates this critical transfer window.
