Napoli and Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen tops the list of the world’s biggest transfer rumours ahead of the summer transfer window in 2023.
The 24-year-old striker is wanted by almost every major European club, despite the fact that Napoli has set a €150 million price tag on him.
Osimhen, who has 26 goals and 5 assists in all competitions this season, has a contract with Napoli that expires on June 30, 2024. But that hasn’t stopped his suitors from trying to entice him away from Napoli.
The Neapolitans are on the verge of winning their first Italian Serie A title in 33 years, thanks to Osimhen’s massive contribution.
With such consistent form, Paris Saint-Germain are said to be leading the elite European clubs in their efforts to bring Osimhen back to France, where he achieved international recognition as a top striker while playing for Lille.
If that deal goes through, it will be the largest transfer involving an African player in football history.
Other big transfer rumours ahead of the 2023 summer.
According to the transfer market website, transfermarkt.com, the following are the other biggest transfer rumours after that of Osimhen ahead of this summer.
1. Lionel Messi: As a free agent from Paris Saint Germain back to FC Barcelona. His transfer market value is €44 million.
2. Mason Mount: Transfer deal from Chelsea, his childhood club to Liverpool. His transfer market value is €65 million.
3. Alexis Mac Allister; Transfer deal from Brighton to Manchester United. His transfer market value is €42 million.
4. Declan Rice: Transfer deal from West Ham United to Arsenal. His transfer market value is €80 million.
5. Ilkay Gundogan: Transfer deal from Manchester City to FC Barcelona. His transfer market value is €25 million.