Osimhen on FC Barcelona’s radar

Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen is on the radar of FC Barcelona according to reports monitored in highly respected Spanish sports newspaper AS.

The newspaper reported that Osimhen, who is the leading scorer in the French Ligue 1 with seven goals and two assists for Lille this season, is regarded as a replacement for Luis Suarez.

The report said Barcelona have been scouting for an ideal replacement for Saurez.

Other players on the shopping list of Barcelona are Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan), Donyell Malen (PSV) and Rafael Leao (AC Milan).

Lille sports director Campos has already hinted that Osimhen is poised for “a big move” soon.

“If all is normal at the end of the season there will be a big move for him because he’s like a cat,” Campos said

Osimhen has enjoyed a blistering start to his career with Lille, scoring seven goals and recording two assists in nine league appearances for the club following his arrival from Belgian outfit Sporting Charleroi in the summer.

Osimhen has a contract with Lille till 2024.

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