Osimhen: Juventus ready to sacrifice ‘bigger talent than CR7’ to land former capocannoniere

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Serie A giants Juventus are prepared to go all out in their transfer pursuit of Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen, with reports suggesting the Italian club are willing to part ways with a prized young talent to secure the signature of the former Serie A champion and top scorer.

Osimhen, currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, has attracted significant interest from top European clubs, with Premier League clubs Manchester United and Arsenal among the frontrunners vying for the Nigeria international's signature.

Before his move to Turkey, the 26-year-old was widely linked with transfers to French giants Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), two-time European champions Chelsea, as well as several clubs in the Saudi Pro League.

Osimhen: Juventus ready to sacrifice 'bigger talent than CR7' to land former capocannoniere

Which player are Juventus willing to sacrifice for Osimhen transfer?

Juventus may be forced to make a tough decision to secure a Victor Osimhen transfer, with rising star Kenan Yıldız emerging as a potential sacrifice.

The 19-year-old, who joined from Bayern Munich in 2022, has caught the attention of top European clubs after an impressive season, registering six goals and five assists. With English clubs already making inquiries through agent Jorge Mendes, Juventus could cash in on Yıldız for a reported €80-90 million.

Osimhen's loan spell with the Turkish champions is set to end at the end of the season, with his contract with Napoli including a €75 million (£63.2 million) buyout clause.

Osimhen: Juventus ready to sacrifice 'bigger talent than CR7' to land former capocannoniere

The report further states that If the Bianconeri fail to secure Champions League football, both Yıldız and Dusan Vlahovic could be offloaded to facilitate Osimhen’s arrival from Napoli.

The on-loan Napoli man has made 25 goal contributions for Galatasaray in 24 games across all competitions, scoring 20 goals and providing five assists, while averaging 78 minutes per game.

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Godfred Budu is a Ghanaian sports journalist with over a decade of experience, offering a dynamic perspective on African football, particularly Nigerian football. A dedicated follower of Enyimba United, he has developed a deep understanding of the Nigerian football scene.