Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has vehemently denied any interest in signing Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli. The French giants have been linked with a move for the in-form forward in recent weeks, with reports suggesting that they were prepared to offer a significant fee to secure his services.
However, PSG officials have dismissed these rumors as baseless speculation. In a statement released to the media, the club’s sporting director, Luis Campos, categorically denied any interest in Osimhen. Campos emphasized that PSG is focused on building a strong team for the upcoming season and that they have no plans to pursue a player who is not a priority for them.
We have not made any contact with Napoli regarding Victor Osimhen,” Campos said. “There is no truth to the rumors that we are interested in signing him. We are happy with our current squad and we are not actively pursuing any new players at this time.”
The denial from PSG comes as a surprise to many, given the widespread speculation linking Osimhen with a move to the French capital. The 24-year-old has been in exceptional form for Napoli this season, scoring a number of important goals and helping the team to establish themselves as one of the favorites to win the Serie A title.
Osimhen’s performances have attracted interest from several top European clubs, and it is widely expected that he will be the subject of a bidding war this summer. However, PSG’s denial suggests that they are not willing to enter the competition for his signature.
The French club’s decision not to pursue Osimhen could be motivated by a number of factors. PSG may already have a strong attacking line-up, with players like Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, and Neymar. They may also be concerned about the high cost of signing Osimhen, who is likely to command a significant transfer fee.
In addition, PSG may be wary of the potential risks associated with signing a player who has not played in Ligue 1 before. Osimhen has been a huge success in Serie A, but there is no guarantee that he would be able to replicate his form in the French league.
While PSG may have ruled out a move for Osimhen, the Nigerian striker is still expected to be the subject of intense transfer speculation in the coming weeks and months. It remains to be seen whether any of his suitors will be willing to meet Napoli’s asking price for the highly-rated forward.
