Davis believes Liverpool could acquire Osimhen for £60 million.
A bombshell revelation has emerged about Liverpool’s transfer ambitions, with Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen reportedly just 24 hours away from joining the Reds.
Revealed: Victor Osimhen was 24 hours away from being a Liverpool player
According to Dave Davis on the Anfield Index podcast, the deal fell through due to Osimhen’s loyalty payments owed by Napoli, not wage demands or club refusal.
The news raises questions about what could have been if the deal had materialised. Osimhen’s potential arrival would have seen Darwin Núñez’s position at the club become precarious, with Núñez even reportedly finalizing a deal with Al-Nassr worth £70 million before Osimhen’s transfer collapsed.
Davis claims Núñez missed a Champions League game against PSV not due to illness but because he was expected to leave Liverpool
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The Uruguayan striker’s future at Anfield now seems more secure, but Osimhen’s situation remains intriguing.
With a year left on his Napoli contract, Osimhen’s price could be significantly lower than expected.
Victor Osimhen scored the winner against Samsunspor in the Super Lig.
Davis suggests Liverpool could snag Osimhen for around £60 million, a bargain compared to potential alternatives like Alexander Isak, who could cost £120 million.
Osimhen’s credentials make him an attractive prospect for Liverpool, particularly under Arne Slot’s high-tempo style.