Italian giants Juventus have earmarked Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen as their top candidate to replace Dusan Vlahovic, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Osimhen, currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, has been in outstanding form, scoring 17 goals in 21 appearances.
The 24-year-old previously worked with Juventus' sporting director, Giuntoli, at Napoli during their Scudetto-winning season in 2023, and is now viewed as a realistic target for the Turin club.
Italian news hub, La Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus are prepared to trigger Osimhen's €75 million release clause, which is applicable to clubs outside of Italy. However, this will require negotiations with Napoli, adding complexity to the potential transfer.
Osimhen's future at Napoli appears uncertain, with both the player and the club seemingly ready to part ways.
For Juventus, Osimhen would be an ideal replacement for Vlahovic, as he is likely to cost less in wages and benefit from tax advantages under the Decreto Crescita.
However, the success of this ambitious plan depends on several factors, including the sale of Vlahovic and Juventus' qualification for the next Champions League.
By Olujimi Dare Ogun