Italian Football expert Mario Giunta said Victor Osimhen is likely to remain at Napoli next season as he believes only a few clubs can afford him.
Manchester United and Newcastle United are among the elite clubs in Europe linked with the 23-year-old striker following his impressive campaign in Italy.
Napoli signed the Nigerian international from Lille in a £74million deal in 2020, making him the most expensive African footballer in history.
In his debut season netted 10 goals in 20 league games as he battled with injuries and COVID related issues.
This season, Osimhen has contributed to 17 goals in 24 games this term, registering 13 goals and four assists, and won four penalties for his teammates.
On Monday, Sky Italy journalist Mario Giunta revealed that Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis and manager Luciano Spalletti won’t entertain £100m from Manchester United or Newcastle.
He said, Napoli considered the Nigerian untouchable and want him around for long time .
“There was a few bites from the Premier League for Osimhen. summer the English clubs can throw back at the door. But the strength that Napoli can put on the plate, even from a contractual point of view, is great.”
“It is not that you can sell it by making a loss due to someone’s whims. Osimhen only at figures that only a few can afford, I feel like saying that Osimhen will stay in Naples also next season “.
“Aurelio De Laurentiis and Luciano Spalletti are crazy about him and have no intention of getting rid of him.
“In addition, the former Lille man earns important figures in Campania. He is fine and doesn’t press to go away.” He told Radio Kiss Kiss in Naples.
