The big European clubs are all looking for that rare gem at the number nine position. It must be said that in recent years, more than usual, experienced attackers capable of taking the giants of Europe to a new level are not in the streets. And so you have to have ideas to find that rare gem. Two seasons ago now, Napoli had flair in picking up Victor Osimhen from LOSC. If the Nigerian striker was not unknown to the battalion and was coming off a good season with 18 goals in 36 matches, he was not considered the greatest talent in his position either.
However, his arrival in Italy was immediately unanimous and he wasted no time in leaving his mark on the club. After two great seasons, the 25-year-old striker wrote history by being exceptional in the year of his coronation in Serie A. Author of 31 goals in 39 matches that season, he amazed everyone and confirmed his status star. Widely courted, he finally extended his contract but now his departure is closer and closer. Its president Aurelio Di Laurentiis will still be greedy and is already demanding more than 120 million euros. Enough to replenish the club’s coffers and above all find a replacement for next season.
An envelope of 50 million
Because Napoli’s absolute priority in the transfer window is to find their future striker. According to information from Sport, several profiles have been studied, particularly in Spain where Artem Dovbyk from Girona is a concrete lead. The Ukrainian striker has scored 18 goals in La Liga this season and is at the top of the scoring charts. According to the Catalan media, Napoli will have an envelope of around 50 million for their next striker. And this is good because according to the information from the Gazzetta Dello Sport, it is the side of Ligue 1 that the Italian leaders are seriously looking at. Two profiles really appeal to De Laurentiis.
According to the pink paper newspaper, the first is none other than Jonathan David. As with Osimhen, Napoli wants to draw on the LOSC side and seems determined to recruit the Canadian international. In this file, Lille is asking for 50 million euros. A high sum for De Laurentiis who wants to lower the price. But negotiations have progressed well with the player since a 5-year contract and a salary of 3 million per year already await him. At the same time, another profile is studied and he is also a Nigerian international. This is Terem Moffi. The OGC Nice striker is having an interesting first season with 11 goals in 26 L1 matches and is visibly on the Partenopei’s shelves, who believe that he could experience the same development as Victor Osimhen. And Nice, which bought it for a little over 20 million a year ago, will not be against parting with it if a big check already arrived on the table.
